The act of waiving, or not insisting on, some right, claim, or privilege.
"By signing the document, the client agreed to a waiver that released the agency from any liability regarding future damages."
In plain English: A waiver is when someone officially gives up their right to do something or ask for certain rules not to apply.
"The driver signed a waiver to confirm he understood the risks before renting the car."
Usage: A waiver is the formal written document where you voluntarily give up a specific legal right or benefit. Unlike an informal agreement, it must be signed and often notarized to ensure your decision cannot be reversed later.
To waive (to relinquish, to forego).
"The defendant chose to waive his right to a preliminary hearing in order to expedite the trial process."
In plain English: To waive something means to give up your right to it so you don't have to enforce it anymore.
"The boss decided to waive the fine for my late arrival at work."
The word entered English around 1628 as a noun formed by adding the suffix "-er" to "waive." It originally referred to someone who waives or gives up something.