Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
waiver
noun
/ˈweɪvər/
Definition
A waiver is the intentional relinquishment of a known right or the voluntary abandonment of a legal claim.
Examples
- The contract included a waiver that prevented the company from being held liable for damages.
- She signed a waiver before participating in the extreme sports event.
Meaning
This term refers to giving up a legal right, often through a formal document.
Synonyms
- relinquishment
- abandonment
- forbearance
- renunciation
