CEFR B2

waiving

verb

Meaning

Giving up a right, claim, or privilege, especially by neglecting to enforce or assert it.

Examples

The company is waiving the late fee for customers affected by the power outage.
He decided to waive his right to a jury trial.

Synonyms: relinquishing, forgoing, renouncing

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waiving (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /weɪvɪŋ/

Definition

Giving up a right, claim, or privilege, especially by neglecting to enforce or assert it.

Examples

The company is waiving the late fee for customers affected by the power outage.
He decided to waive his right to a jury trial.
The landlord is waiving the rent for the first month to attract new tenants.

How to Use waiving

waive off (phrasal verb): To give up or set aside a claim or right. — "The company decided to waive off the penalty for early withdrawal."
waive aside (phrasal verb): To dismiss or ignore a claim or right. — "He waived aside her concerns about the budget."

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