
Waive
To refrain from enforcing a right or claim; to relinquish or forgo something such as a claim, fee, or privilege.
verbWaive
To refrain from enforcing a right or claim; to relinquish or forgo something such as a claim, fee, or privilege.
verb
Imagine This
Dave is giving up his claim to his car to a second-hand buyer for money he desperately needed. To show how much he would miss his car, he waved goodbye until his car was out of sight.
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wave
Looks Like
Looks like 'wave' (the word visually resembles 'wave').
Remember This
Waive is used to describe voluntarily relinquishing a right or claim; it is not about physically waving a hand. Its related noun is 'waiver'.
Other Forms
Note
Commonly used with rights, claims, fees, or penalties (e.g., 'waive a fee', 'waive a right'). Do not confuse with 'wave' (the motion of a hand) or 'waver' (someone who hesitates).
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