Waiver

Quick meaning: Waiver is a noun meaning The act of waiving, or not insisting on, some right, claim, or privilege.

Meaning

The act of waiving, or not insisting on, some right, claim, or privilege.

More Meanings

1. (noun adjunct, Canada, US, sports) relating to waivers
2. Something that releases a person from a requirement.
3. (transitive) To waive (to relinquish, to forego).
4. Misspelling of waver.
5. (law) A legal document removing some requirement, such as waiving a right (giving it up) or a waiver of liability (agreeing to hold someone blameless).
6. (obsolete) The process of waiving or outlawing a person.

Example Sentences

Regula is another waiver-eligible player who could be lost when sent to the minors.

I had to sign a waiver when I went skydiving, agreeing not to sue even if something went wrong.

They own first waiver priority, and if the season ended today, they’d have the best odds in the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery.

I needed a waiver from the department head to take the course because I didn't technically have the prerequisite courses.

Word Forms

• waivers
• waivering
• waivered

Synonyms for waiver

Depending on context, synonyms include discharge, release.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include discharge, release, waive, resign, surrender, forfeiture.

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