Waive (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used with object), waived, waiv·ing.
  1. to refrain from claiming or insisting on; give up; forgo: to waive one's right;to waive one's rank;to waive honors.
  2. to relinquish (a known right, interest, etc.) intentionally.
  3. to put aside for the time; defer; dispense with: to waive formalities.
  4. to put aside or dismiss from consideration or discussion: waiving my attempts to explain.
verb (tr)
  1. to set aside or relinquish
  2. to refrain from enforcing (a claim) or applying (a law, penalty, etc)
  3. to defer
Waive (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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