"waiver" meaning in English

See waiver in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈweɪ.və(r)/ [UK], /ˈweɪ.vɚ/ [US] Forms: waiver [singular], waivers [plural]
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  1. A waiver is the act of waiving a right, claim, or privilege.
    Sense id: simple-waiver-en-noun-2~m3X6Wv
  2. A waiver is a legal document that records the waiving of a right, claim, or privilege.
    Sense id: simple-waiver-en-noun-ZWQ9qaXV Categories (other): Law
     
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