waiver

American  

[wey-ver] / ˈweɪ vər /

noun

1. Law.

   1. an intentional relinquishment of some right, interest, or the like.

   2. an express or written statement of such relinquishment.

2. Sports. an arrangement under which a professional player is released to become available to join a different team, which must then assume the player’s existing contract.

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waiver British  

/ ˈweɪvə /

noun

1. the voluntary relinquishment, expressly or by implication, of some claim or right

2. the act or an instance of relinquishing a claim or right

3. a formal statement in writing of such relinquishment

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Usage

What is a waiver? A waiver is an intentional or agreed upon release of your rights, usually in the form of a written contract.In the law, to waive your rights or interests is to purposely give them up. A waiver is this intentional giving up or the form that records your decision.Example: All you have to do to enter is to sign this waiver and give us your pass.

Etymology

Origin of waiver

First recorded in 1620–30; from Anglo-French weyver, noun use of weyver to waive; -er ³

Example Sentences

The waiver was dated July 8, nearly five months after he was sworn in.

From Salon

The secrecy precluded a medal of honor without a waiver from Congress.

From The Wall Street Journal

She was so overweight she had to sign a waiver to say she might not make it through a vital operation.

From BBC

Bass issued a second emergency order in May, expanding the fee waivers to include every structure that burned.

From Los Angeles Times

Officials said case-by-case waivers would also be available where travel is deemed to be in the national interest.

From BBC

Related Words

• postponement
• remission