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waivers

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈweɪvɝz// UK //wˈeɪvəz// waivers

n. official documents or statements that say you are giving up a right or a requirement. You sign one when you agree not to hold a company responsible if you get hurt during an activity.

n. legal documents or formal statements that voluntarily relinquish a known right, claim, or privilege. Often used in contractual contexts to limit liability or bypass standard requirements.


SIMPLE

You must sign these waivers before you can go skydiving.

CONTEXTUAL

The university granted several tuition waivers to students who demonstrated exceptional financial need and academic merit.

COMPLEX

Before the expedition could proceed, all participants were required to sign comprehensive liability waivers acknowledging the inherent risks of high-altitude climbing.

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Usage

Commonly used with the verbs 'sign', 'grant', or 'issue'.

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