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waiver
noun
verb
The act of waiving, or not insisting on, some right, claim, or privilege.
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 6
- Starts with
- W
- Ends with
- R
- Contains
- AIVE
- Scrabble score
- 12
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
/ˈweɪ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈweɪ.vɚ/
Meaning
Definitions
noun
The act of waiving, or not insisting on, some right, claim, or privilege.
A legal document removing some requirement, such as waiving a right (giving it up) or a waiver of liability (agreeing to hold someone blameless).
“I had to sign a waiver when I went skydiving, agreeing not to sue even if something went wrong.”
Something that releases a person from a requirement.
“I needed a waiver from the department head to take the course because I didn't technically have the prerequisite courses.”
The process of waiving or outlawing a person.
verb
To waive (to relinquish, to forego).
In context
Example Sentences
I had to sign a waiver when I went skydiving, agreeing not to sue even if something went wrong.
I needed a waiver from the department head to take the course because I didn't technically have the prerequisite courses.