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

A spokesman for Los Angeles referred to Mayor Bass’s calls for insurance industry reform and fee waivers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Your passion for your team never waivers, even in disappointment.

From BBC

Even looser U.S. enforcement, limited waivers, or tacit tolerance could allow more Iranian barrels to move into formal markets.

From Barron's

United and Delta both published weather waivers to allow travelers to modify flight plans without incurring fees or fare differences.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Salon

Related Words

• postponement
• remission