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Synonyms & Similar Words
relinquishing
abandoning
surrendering
forgoing
renouncing
abandoning
ceding
yielding
forfeiting
dispensing
exempting
excusing
absolving
pardoning
releasing
liberating
freeing
dismissing
dropping
quitting
suspending
repealing
revoking
nullifying
voiding
annulling
canceling
retracting
withdrawing
recanting
Meaning of Waiving
The primary meaning of "Waiving" is to voluntarily give up or relinquish a right, claim, or privilege.
Definitions
- To voluntarily give up or relinquish a right, claim, or privilege
- * To refrain from insisting on or enforcing something, especially a rule or penalty
- * To put aside or dismiss a feeling, objection, or requirement
Etymology of Waiving
The word "Waiving" originates from the Old French word "waiver," which is derived from the Old French word "gaiver," meaning "to waive" or "to abandon"
Historically, the term has been used in legal contexts to describe the act of relinquishing a right or claim, and has since expanded to include broader uses in everyday language
Example Uses
- The company is waiving the fee for new customers
- * She waived her right to a jury trial
- * The government waived the regulations to allow for emergency aid
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
insisting
enforcing
requiring
demanding
claiming
retaining
maintaining
upholding
sustaining
continuing
persisting
persevering
repeating
reaffirming
reiterating
reinforcing
supporting
endorsing
ratifying
confirming