waiver

noun
UK: /ˈweɪvər/
US: /ˈweɪvər/

  1. An act of intentionally relinquishing or surrendering a known right or claim.

    1. He signed a waiver before the trip.
    2. The company requested a waiver of liability before the activity.

  2. A document containing a declaration of such relinquishment.

    1. I need to sign this waiver before I can participate
    2. The club requires a signed waiver for all participants involved in risky activities.

  3. A situation where a rule or law is officially dispensed with.

    1. They got a waiver to build the house here.
    2. The government granted a waiver for environmental regulations due to the emergency.

Synonyms

renunciation remission repudiation disclaimer abandonment release exemption
waiver verb

  1. To refrain from insisting on or enforcing a rule, right, or claim.

    1. We will waive the fee this time.
    2. The bank may waive late payment penalties under certain circumstances.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "waiver" in English means: An act of intentionally relinquishing or surrendering a known right or claim., A document containing a declaration of such relinquishment., A situation where a rule or law is officially dispensed with..

The phonetic transcription of "waiver" is /ˈweɪvər/ in British English and /ˈweɪvər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "waiver": renunciation, remission, repudiation, disclaimer, abandonment, release, exemption.

Example usage of "waiver": "He signed a waiver before the trip.". More examples on the page.