waive

Everyday

To waive a rule, fee or right is to choose not to use it or not to demand it (formal). tree →

In the lessons

In money and law, a fee can be waived, meaning you don't pay it. In school, a rule may be waived for special cases. Phrases: waive a fee, waive a rule, waive the right.

Examples

• The school waived the fee for the trip. tree →
• The teacher waived the homework rule this week. tree →
• He waived his right to a lawyer. tree →
• The bank waived the charge. tree →
• The shop waived the delivery cost. tree →
• They waived the late fine. tree →
• Finally, I have to thank those by whose kindness in waiving their rights to some of these stories, I have been enabled to compile this book. tree →

Note

Formal. Homophone: «wave» (to move your hand). Noun: waiver.