waiver
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a piece of paper you sign to say you will not sue someone or that you accept a risk.
a written document that records the act of waiving a right or requirement, particularly regarding liability.
Simple“You must sign a liability waiver before you can use the climbing wall.”
In context“Participants were required to sign a standard waiver acknowledging the inherent risks of the expedition before departure.”
UsageCommonly used with the verb 'to sign'.
PitfallI had to sign a waver before skydiving. I had to sign a waiver before skydiving.Do not confuse 'waiver' (the document) with 'waver' (to shake or hesitate).
Synonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
special permission to ignore a rule or not pay a fee.
a grant of permission that allows a person or organisation to be exempt from a specific regulation or requirement.
Simple“The university granted her a tuition waiver because of her excellent grades.”
In context“The governor issued a waiver for certain environmental regulations to speed up the reconstruction of the bridge.”
UsageOften used in administrative or educational contexts.
SynonymsAntonyms
“Makers of some of France's most famous cheeses get waivers on where herds graze due to the lack of grass.”
From Anglo-Norman weyver, from waiver. Date: 1628. By surface analysis, waive + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.