waiver

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/ˈweɪ.vər/

noun
The voluntary relinquishment of a right or claim

waiver in a sentence

  • “He signed a waiver to forfeit his right to sue.”
  • “A criminal defendant's waiver of a jury trial.”
  • “The college got a special waiver from the town to exceed the building height limit.”
  • “He signed an insurance waiver before surgery.”

What does “waiver” mean?

waiver (noun) means the voluntary relinquishment of a right or claim. It is pronounced /ˈweɪ.vər/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "waiver" mean?
waiver (noun) means: The voluntary relinquishment of a right or claim
How do you pronounce "waiver"?
"waiver" is pronounced /ˈweɪ.vər/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "waiver" in a sentence?
Here is "waiver" used in a sentence: He signed a waiver to forfeit his right to sue.

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