CEFR B2

waiver

noun

Meaning

A document or statement that you sign to give up a right or a claim, or to say you will not hold someone responsible for something.

Examples

You need to sign a waiver before participating in the extreme sports event.
The lawyer reviewed the waiver carefully before his client signed it.

Synonyms: renunciation, relinquishment, release, disclaimer

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waiver (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈweɪvər/

Definition

A document or statement that you sign to give up a right or a claim, or to say you will not hold someone responsible for something.

Examples

You need to sign a waiver before participating in the extreme sports event.
The lawyer reviewed the waiver carefully before his client signed it.
He signed a waiver of his right to a jury trial.

How to Use waiver

waiver of (prepositional phrase): Giving up a specific right or claim. — "The waiver of the fee was granted due to the circumstances."

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