Dictionary

waive

to not demand something that is your right The defendant waived his right to an attorney and a jury trial.

Common Mistakes

  • Do not confuse waive with the similarly spelled wave, which means to swing back and forth, or signal with your hand: The queen waved at the crowd.

Phrase Bank

  • The shareholder decided to waive its rights under the agreement to prevent a sale.
  • Because it was a small matter, the law firm waived its fee on this occasion.
  • The European Parliament may waive the immunity (=special right such as freedom from legal action) of one of its members.
  • The company waived the requirement to have an annual general meeting (=required yearly meeting of shareholders).
  • You hereby submit to, and waive any objections to, the jurisdiction (=authority to decide case) of this court.
  • We hereby agree to waive all claims (=legal actions) against the buyer.