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WAYV/weɪv/

To waive is to choose not to insist on a right, rule, or claim: waive a fee, waive a requirement. Mix-up: wave (the hand). Relinquish (already in the dictionary) is give up a hold. A smile is manner; a certificate is a date.

Meaning

To choose not to insist on a right, rule, or claim.

Examples

• “A smile at the door does not waive the fire certificate.”
• “Relinquish is already in this course (give up a hold). Wave is a different word. Courtesy is manner. A date on a paper is the rule. Keep the date; smile after the check.”

Good to know

Give up a right or requirement. Mix-up: wave. Courtesy ≠ a waived certificate.

Near in meaning

relinquish

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