waive
/weɪv/ · wa·ive
verb
- to give up or renounce a right, claim, or privilege She decided to waive her right to appeal the decision.
- to forgive or pardon a debt, fine, or penalty The court waived the fine for the first-time offender.
noun
- an act of giving up or relinquishing a right, claim, or privilege The waiver was signed by all parties involved in the lawsuit.
Did you know? The word 'waive' is often used in legal contexts, but it's also commonly used in everyday language to describe giving up a privilege or right, such as waiving a right to free speech in a public forum.