noun
Uncommon
waiver
WAY-vuh
Waiver (noun) means a document or formal statement giving up a legal right or claim. Example: “He signed a waiver before going bungee jumping, releasing the company from liability.”
noun
1
A document or formal statement giving up a legal right or claim.
"He signed a waiver before going bungee jumping, releasing the company from liability."
"The gym requires a medical waiver for anyone over 65."
"I had to sign a waiver when I went skydiving, agreeing not to sue even if something went wrong."
How to use waiver
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA signed form that says you give up a right, usually to sue or claim damages.
Common mistake
Don't confuse the noun "waiver" with the verb "waive" — you sign a waiver, but you waive a right.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
sign a waiver
liability waiver
waiver form
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Word forms
- Plural
- waivers
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Etymology
Formed from the verb waive plus the suffix -er, first recorded in the 1600s.
Class of 1600
waiver joined the language around 1600.
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Synonyms
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Rhymes for waiver
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What does “waiver” mean?
The word “waiver” means a document or formal statement giving up a legal right or claim. In plain terms, a signed form that says you give up a right, usually to sue or claim damages.
How do you pronounce “waiver”?
“Waiver” is pronounced WAY-vuh (/ˈweɪ.vɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “waiver” in a sentence?
Here is “waiver” used in a sentence: “He signed a waiver before going bungee jumping, releasing the company from liability.”
What part of speech is “waiver”?
“Waiver” is a noun.
Where does the word “waiver” come from?
The word “waiver” dates back to around 1600. Formed from the verb waive plus the suffix -er, first recorded in the 1600s.
Is “waiver” a common word?
“Waiver” is an uncommon word in modern English.
