Meaning of Waiver | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The act of waiving, or not insisting on, some right, claim, or privilege.
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).
3. Something that releases a person from a requirement.
4. The process of waiving or outlawing a person.
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Examples

“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.””

“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.”

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