Word
waiver
Phoneticswaiv·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈweɪvɝ/
UK/wˈeɪvɐ/
Definitions
01legal document
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Law Formal · Technical
n. a signed paper that says you give up a right or will not blame a company if you get hurt.
n. a legal document or clause by which a person voluntarily gives up a right or claim, often used to release a party from liability.
“You must sign a waiver before you can go skydiving with the club.”
“The participants were required to sign a liability waiver, effectively indemnifying the organisers against any claims resulting from accidental injury during the expedition.”
Usage
Often used with the verbs 'sign', 'grant', or 'issue'.
Synonyms
02official permission to skip a rule
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal
n. official permission to ignore a rule or a requirement that usually applies to everyone.
n. an official exemption from a rule, requirement, or fee, granted by an authority.
“The university gave him a waiver so he didn't have to pay the application fee.”
“The government granted a temporary waiver of the import tariffs to encourage the rapid reconstruction of the disaster-stricken region.”
Usage
Commonly followed by the preposition 'of' (e.g., 'a waiver of the rules').
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Real-World Examples
“Makers of some of France's most famous cheeses get waivers on where herds graze due to the lack of grass.” “Under the Starmer government, for example, the UK and Spain agreed on a new work visa waiver and stronger business ties.” Etymology
From Anglo-Norman weyver, from waiver. Date: 1628. By surface analysis, waive + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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