waive
verb (used with object)
to refrain from claiming or insisting on; give up; forgo.
waives
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present tense formof waive (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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This is not an insurance policy, per se, it’s an optional agreement that waives your financial responsibility if the rental car is damaged or stolen.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
The special permit waives the Texas-based company’s compliance with a federal pipeline regulation and asserts that the federal agency has oversight of the oil venture.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
The agreement also waives banking and transport sanctions to facilitate transactions, an early financial benefit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
So she sued under the Federal Tort Claims Act, which waives the U.S. government’s immunity from certain lawsuits.
From Slate ● Feb. 24, 2026
Some Argie diplomat in New York, still harping on about the Belgrano being outside the zone, said Britain no longer rules the waves, it just waives the rules.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
