waived
v.v. to give up a right or a rule officially. You use this when a person or company decides not to ask for something they are legally allowed to have, like a fee or a requirement.
v. to refrain from insisting on or enforcing a right, claim, or privilege. Refers to the voluntary relinquishment of a known legal right or the intentional disregard of a rule.
The bank waived the late fee because it was my first mistake.
The university waived the application fee for students from low-income backgrounds to encourage more diverse enrollments.
By signing the agreement, the participant waived their right to sue the company for any injuries sustained during the high-risk training exercise.
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object, typically a noun representing a right, fee, or requirement.
he waived to his friendhe waved to his friendLearners confuse 'waive' (to give up a right) with 'wave' (to move your hand in greeting).