waive

//weɪv//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
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Verb

waiveInfinitive
waivePresent tense
waivedPast tense
waivedPast participle
waivingPresent participle
waivesThird-person singular
1

To voluntarily give up or relinquish a right, claim, or privilege.

The company agreed to waive the cancellation fee.

2

To refrain from insisting on or enforcing a rule, requirement, or fee.

The bank agreed to waive the late payment fee.

3

To set aside or dismiss temporarily; to postpone consideration of.

The committee decided to waive the discussion until the next meeting.