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• waive (verb)

waive

/ˈweɪv/

verb

waives;

waived;

waiving

waive

/ˈweɪv/

verb

waives;

waived;

waiving

Britannica Dictionary definition of WAIVE

[+ object]

:

to officially say that you will not use or require something that you are allowed to have or that is usually required

• She waived her right to a lawyer.
• The university waives the application fee for low-income students.

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