Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
waive-a-right
Verb
/weɪv ə raɪt/
Definition
To voluntarily give up a right or claim.
Examples
- She decided to waive her right to a trial.
- By signing the contract, he agreed to waive any claims for damages.
- The company will waive the right to collect late fees for this month.
Meaning
When someone waives a right, they choose not to exercise it or allow it to be enforced.
Synonyms
- relinquish
- surrender
- forsake
- renounce
- forgo