waive

[weyv]

verb (used with object)

waived, waiving 

1. to refrain from claiming or insisting on; give up; forgo.

   to waive one's right;

   to waive one's rank;

   to waive honors.

   Synonyms: surrender, renounce, renounce, resign, resign
   Antonyms: demand

2. Law.,  to relinquish (a known right, interest, etc.) intentionally.

3. to put aside for the time; defer; dispense with.

   to waive formalities.

4. to put aside or dismiss from consideration or discussion.

   waiving my attempts to explain.

waive

/ weɪv /

verb

1. to set aside or relinquish

   to waive one's right to something

2. to refrain from enforcing (a claim) or applying (a law, penalty, etc)

3. to defer

Word History and Origins

Origin of waive¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English weyven, from Anglo-French weyver “to make a homeless child (of someone) by forsaking or outlawing (that person)”; waif ( def. )

Word History and Origins

Origin of waive¹

C13: from Old Northern French weyver, from waif abandoned; see _waif

Example Sentences

Congress had said the Education Department may “waive or modify” monthly loan payments during a national emergency like the COVID-19 pandemic, but it did not say the loans may be forgiven, the court said.

From Los Angeles Times

Given the distances, the cost of delivery would be prohibitive for the person ordering, and too much for the outlet providing the food to waive.

From BBC

So deep that veteran running back Ronnie Rivers and several recent draft picks were among 23 players waived on Tuesday as the Rams trimmed the roster to the NFL-mandated 53 players.

From Los Angeles Times

Many airports already offer discounts or waive the fee for disabled drivers, but blue badge holders say the system is complex and inconsistent.

From BBC

The state Constitution requires lawmakers to introduce non-budget bills 30 days before they are voted on, unless the Legislature waives that rule by a three-fourths majority vote.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• abandon 
• allow 
• defer 
• forgo 
• grant 
• hand over 
• postpone 
• put off 
• reject 
• relinquish 
• remove 
• renounce 
• set aside 
• shelve 
• surrender 
• suspend 
• turn over