English · Word Candidate

waiver

/ˈweɪ.və(ɹ)/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: waivers · waivering · waivered

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The act of waiving, or not insisting on, some right, claim, or privilege.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A legal document removing some requirement, such as waiving a right (giving it up) or a waiver of liability (agreeing to hold someone blameless).

Noun

Examples

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To waive (to relinquish, to forego).

Verb

Examples

The USACIDC Accreditation Division will conduct an annual reconciliation of the individual's academic achievement, through his or her unit commander, until he or she meets the waivered civilian education requirement.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “waiver” mean?

The act of waiving, or not insisting on, some right, claim, or privilege.

Is “waiver” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.