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waiver

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waiv·er

[wey-ver]
noun Law.
1.
an intentional relinquishment of some right, interest, or the like.
2.
an express or written statement of such relinquishment.

Origin:
1620–30; < Anglo-French weyver, noun use of weyver to waive; see -er3
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Waiver is always a great word to know.
So is premeditation. Does it mean:
data presented to a court or jury in proof of the facts in issue and which may include the testimony of witnesses, records, documents, or objects
sufficient forethought to impute deliberation and intent to commit the act
Example Sentences
  • Darden said the waiver would allow it to offer employees access to affordable coverage as the health care law is started.
  • The federal government already has considerable experience with waiver programs.
  • It will then be politically hard to grant it a waiver.
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waiver (ˈweɪvə)
 
n
1.  the voluntary relinquishment, expressly or by implication, of some claim or right
2.  the act or an instance of relinquishing a claim or right
3.  a formal statement in writing of such relinquishment
 
[C17: from Old Northern French weyver to relinquish, waive]

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