waive
Americanverb (used with object)
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to refrain from claiming or insisting on; give up; forgo.
to waive one's right;
to waive one's rank;
to waive honors.
- Antonyms:
- demand
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Law. to relinquish (a known right, interest, etc.) intentionally.
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to put aside for the time; defer; dispense with.
to waive formalities.
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to put aside or dismiss from consideration or discussion.
waiving my attempts to explain.
verb
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to set aside or relinquish
to waive one's right to something
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to refrain from enforcing (a claim) or applying (a law, penalty, etc)
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to defer
Etymology
Origin of waive
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English weyven, from Anglo-French weyver “to make a homeless child (of someone) by forsaking or outlawing (that person)”; waif ( def. )
Example Sentences
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She also recalled the moment she decided to waive her legal right to anonymity - a decision she says she has never regretted.
From BBC
Karen says she also felt she wanted to waive her lifelong right to anonymity after many years of feeling silenced.
From BBC
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Theresa McGonigle set Reiner’s next court appearance for April 29, and asked Reiner if he understood that he was waiving his right to a speedier hearing.
The 80-year-old will not be present at the hearing in The Hague after the court granted a defence request to waive his right to appear, despite judges ruling that he was fit to take part.
From Barron's
JetBlue is waiving cancellation and change fees, as well as fare differences, for affected flights through 15 airports, for travel rebooked through Friday, Feb. 27.
From Barron's
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