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waiver
[wey-ver]
noun
Law.
an intentional relinquishment of some right, interest, or the like.
an express or written statement of such relinquishment.
Sports.an arrangement under which a professional player is released to become available to join a different team, which must then assume the player’s existing contract.
waiver
/ ˈɱɪə /
noun
the voluntary relinquishment, expressly or by implication, of some claim or right
the act or an instance of relinquishing a claim or right
a formal statement in writing of such relinquishment
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of waiver1
Example Sentences
Germany is one of 42 countries whose citizens are eligible for the visa waiver program, which generally allows them to enter the U.S. for visits of up to 90 days without a visa.
Nick Miller, a spokesman for Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, said Calderon had asked for a waiver of the rules so that it could be voted on Tuesday night.
Senate on Thursday voted to revoke a federal waiver that allowed California to set its own vehicle emission standards, including a rule that would have ultimately banned the sale of new gas-fueled cars in 2035.
However, none of California’s waivers for the state’s vehicle emission standards had been brought before Congress for review, because they were largely regarded as administrative orders.
Joel had to sign a waiver to allow him to be involved.
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When To Use
A waiver is an intentional or agreed upon release of your rights, usually in the form of a written contract.In the law, to waive your rights or interests is to purposely give them up. A waiver is this intentional giving up or the form that records your decision.Example: All you have to do to enter is to sign this waiver and give us your pass.
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