waiver

[wey-ver]

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.

waiver

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of waiver¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of waiver¹

C17: from Old Northern French weyver to relinquish, _waive

Example Sentences

They collect starting pitchers every year — your veterans, your kids, your waiver claims, your highly paid free agents, and your injured — with the aim that just enough will be healthy and effective come October.

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The bureau didn’t respond to an inquiry about how many such waivers have been granted.

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Organizers are also requiring fans to sign a waiver when entering, leading to long lines if you don’t arrive early.

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Hegseth was referring to enlisted personnel who have been allowed waivers for religious or medical purposes, such as Orthodox Jewish, Sikh or Muslim personnel.

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He was ecstatic when he got his Mount SAC financial aid letter and saw that state grants and fee waivers would cover the entire cost of his nursing program aside from books.

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Related Words

• postponement 
• remission 

When To Use

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.