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Waiver

Verb / ˈweɪvɜ: / Another word for waiver — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

an intentional relinquishment of a right or claim

Synonyms & similar words

release discharge relinquishment renunciation forfeiture surrender abandonment yielding resignation waiving disclaimer disavowal disowning abjuration discontinuation termination cessation quitting retirement departure withdrawal

Synonyms by register

Formal

renunciation relinquishment abdication forfeiture

Informal

giving up letting go passing up

Literary

release surrender

Antonyms

claim retention assertion insistence possession holding

Common collocations

  • waiver of rights
  • waiver of liability
  • waiver of claim
  • waiver of appeal
  • sign a waiver
  • request a waiver
  • obtain a waiver
  • legal waiver

Word family

noun waiver
verb waive
adjective waived

Usage note

A waiver is a formal relinquishment of a right or claim. It is often used in legal or contractual contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The athlete signed a waiver before competing in the race.
  2. The company required all employees to sign a waiver before using the gym.
  3. He had to sign a waiver before testing the new product.
  4. The waiver stated that the company was not responsible for any injuries.
  5. She refused to sign the waiver and did not participate in the activity.

Quotes

  • The waiver is a clear and voluntary act, and admits of no doubt or argument.
  • To be sure, a waiver of statutory rights is not to be lightly inferred.
  • The waiver of one right does not imply the waiver of any other right.

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