waive
verb (used with object)
to refrain from claiming or insisting on; give up; forgo.
has waived
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present perfectof waive (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Oliwia Wudarowicz, who has waived her right to anonymity, began having acting lessons from Alexander Westwood in December 2020, after her mother met him while renovating his flat.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
Those offences relate to his former spouse Joanne Young, who has waived her right to anonymity in connection with the case.
From BBC ● May 1, 2026
Vietnam has waived customs duties on fuel imports through the month of April.
From Barron's ● Mar. 23, 2026
“FSA informed servicers that it has waived financial penalties relating to this oversight, so servicers may have less incentive to maintain accuracy and call quality,” the watchdog added.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 11, 2026
His lawyer has waived all preliminary proceedings and, as luck will have it, we have a clear docket to go to trial with a jury.”
From The Blue Wall A Story of Strangeness and Struggle by Richard Washburn Child
