waiver

Definition

The act of waiving, or not insisting on, some right, claim, or privilege.

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman weyver, from waiver. Date: 1628. By surface analysis, waive + -er.

Example Sentences

• "I had to sign a waiver when I went skydiving, agreeing not to sue even if something went wrong."
• "Sandy Alomar Jr. cleared waivers and was outrighted to Class AA Binghamton in preparation for his promotion when rosters expand Saturday."
• "Growth Energy sent the entire report to the E.P.A., but the summary it provided with its formal waiver request — and uses in press materials — said that when using E15 and E20, “there were no significant changes in vehicle tailpipe emissions, vehicle drivability or small nonroad engine emissions as ethanol content increased.”"