Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
waive
verb
/weɪv/
Definition
To formally give up or relinquish a right, claim, or privilege.
Examples
- She decided to waive her right to a jury trial.
- The school will waive the application fee for students who demonstrate financial need.
- He agreed to waive the warranty as part of the sale.
Meaning
When someone waives something, they choose not to enforce a right or to put aside a claim they might have.
Synonyms
- relinquish
- discard
- abandon
- surrender
- forgo
