waiver

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

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2. A legal document removing some requirement, such as waiving a right (giving it up) or a waiver of liability (agreeing to hold someone blameless).

   I had to sign a waiver when I went skydiving, agreeing not to sue even if something went wrong.

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3. (Canada, US)Relating to waivers

4. Something that releases a person from a requirement.

   I needed a waiver from the department head to take the course because I didn't technically have the prerequisite courses.

   I needed a waiver from the zoning board for the house because the lot was so small, but they let me build because it was next to the park.

5. (obsolete)The process of waiving or outlawing a person.

1. Would you mind signing a waiver?

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2. Tom signed a waiver.

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3. Do you mind signing a waiver?

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4. Carlos refused to sign the waiver.

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5. Sami made a decision and no one can get him to waiver.

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