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waiver

 

[ ˈweɪvər ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

legal document

A waiver is an official document that shows that someone has given up a right or claim. It is commonly used in legal situations to release a party from liability.

Synonyms

disclaimer, exemption, release

Examples of usage

  • He signed a waiver before participating in the extreme sports event.
  • The company required all employees to sign a waiver acknowledging the risks involved.
Context #2 | Verb

legal context

To waive means to voluntarily give up a right or claim. It is often done by signing a waiver or verbally expressing the decision to not enforce a particular right.

Synonyms

abandon, forgo, relinquish

Examples of usage

  • She decided to waive her right to a jury trial.
  • The landlord agreed to waive the late fee for the tenant.

Translations

Translations of the word "waiver" in other languages:

🇵🇹 renúncia

🇮🇳 छूट

🇩🇪 Verzicht

🇮🇩 pembebasan

🇺🇦 відмова

🇵🇱 zrzeczenie się

🇯🇵 権利放棄

🇫🇷 renonciation

🇪🇸 renuncia

🇹🇷 feragat

🇰🇷 포기

🇸🇦 تنازل

🇨🇿 zřeknutí se

🇸🇰 zrieknutie sa

🇨🇳 放弃

🇸🇮 odstop

🇮🇸 afsal

🇰🇿 бас тарту

🇬🇪 უარი

🇦🇿 imtina

🇲🇽 renuncia

Etymology

The word 'waiver' originated from the Old North French word 'weyver', which means 'to abandon or relinquish'. The term has been used in legal contexts for centuries, indicating the act of voluntarily giving up a right or claim. Over time, waivers have become standard practice in various industries to protect parties from liability.

See also: waive.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,030 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.