CEFR C1

waived

verb

Meaning

To voluntarily give up a right, claim, or privilege, or to refrain from insisting on something.

Examples

You can waive the right to a jury trial.
The company decided to waive the late fee for its loyal customers.

Synonyms: relinquish, forego, renounce, yield

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waived (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /weɪv/

Definition

To voluntarily give up a right, claim, or privilege, or to refrain from insisting on something.

Examples

You can waive the right to a jury trial.
The company decided to waive the late fee for its loyal customers.
He waived his claim to the inheritance.

How to Use waived

waive right (collocation): To give up a legal or formal entitlement. — "The defendant may waive their right to legal representation."
waive claim (collocation): To give up a demand for something, typically money or property. — "She agreed to waive her claim to the disputed property."
waive fees (collocation): To decide not to charge someone for a service or cost. — "The hotel will waive the resort fee for guests staying more than three nights."

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