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10 Language-to-English DictionariesWaive
/weɪv/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To refrain from applying or enforcing a rule, restriction, or legal right.
"The university agreed to waive the application fee for low-income students." - 2
To voluntarily relinquish or surrender a claim or privilege.
"The defendant decided to waive his right to a jury trial."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old Norse 'veifa' (to wave, swing, or abandon) and Old French 'waiver' (to abandon, waive a claim). Historically used in legal contexts relating to the relinquishment of property or rights, eventually broadening to include fees, requirements, and penalties.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Waive" is said worldwide
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renoncer à
Transliteration: ʁə.nɔ̃.se a
"Il a décidé de renoncer à ses droits."
verzichten
Transliteration: fɛɐ̯ˈtsɪçtn̩
"Sie können auf diese Gebühr verzichten."
rinunciare
Transliteration: ri.nunˈt͡ʃa.re
"Ha deciso di rinunciare al suo diritto."
renunciar
Transliteration: re.nunˈsjaɾ
"El juez decidió renunciar al cargo."
abrir mão
Transliteration: aˈbɾiɾ mãw
"Ele decidiu abrir mão de seus direitos."
छोड़ देना
Transliteration: chhod dena
"उन्होंने शुल्क माफ करने का फैसला किया।"
放弃
Transliteration: fàngqì
"学校决定免除申请费。"
포기하다
Transliteration: pogihada
"그는 권리를 포기하기로 동의했다."
放棄する
Transliteration: hōki suru
"彼は権利を放棄することに同意した。"
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