Waiving: meaning, definitions and examples

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waiving

 

[ หˆweษชvษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

Waiving refers to the voluntary relinquishment or abandonment of a known right, claim, or privilege. In legal terms, it often occurs when a party chooses not to enforce a particular right or is willing to overlook a specific condition. This act is usually done in writing or via a formal statement and is often used in contracts and agreements to indicate that certain rights will not be exercised. Waiving is significant in both civil and criminal law, where individuals may waive their rights to silence or to an attorney.

Synonyms

abandoning, foregoing, relinquishing, surrendering

Examples of usage

  • He waived his right to appeal the decision.
  • By signing the contract, she waived her right to claim compensation.
  • The defendant waived his right to a jury trial.
  • She waived the late fee for the subscription.
  • They agreed to waive the confidentiality clause.

Translations

Translations of the word "waiving" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น renรบncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เฅ‹เคกเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verzicht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melepaskan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะผะพะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zrzeczenie siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ”พๆฃ„ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท renonciation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ renuncia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท feragat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ุงุฒู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vzdanรญ se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vzdaลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”พๅผƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ opustitev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afsรถgn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั ั‚ะฐั€ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vaz keรงmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ renuncia

Etymology

The term 'waiving' originates from the Old English word 'waefan' meaning 'to wave or to beckon away'. Historically, the notion of waiving a right stems from various customs and legal practices that allowed individuals to relinquish certain claims or entitlements voluntarily. In legal contexts, waiving has been a concept since medieval English law, where parties were allowed to 'waive' legal rights to expedite processes or reach settlements. This practice evolved alongside the development of formal legal systems, where written agreements became commonplace. The principle of waiver is now entrenched in contract law, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's rights and the impact of voluntarily giving them up. Waiving reflects a blend of trust and legal obligation, as individuals often rely on the honor and integrity of others when they choose to renounce their claims.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,818, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.