waiver

Word parts

waive + -er

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈweɪ.və(r)/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈweɪ.vɚ/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular waiver

Plural waivers

1. (countable) A waiver is the act of waiving a right, claim, or privilege.
2. (law) A waiver is a legal document that records the waiving of a right, claim, or privilege.

   I had to sign a waiver when I went skydiving, agreeing not to sue even if something went wrong.