as in exemption
a document containing a declaration of an intentional giving up of a right, claim, or privilege
before the hospital will treat you, you have to sign a waiver in which you give up your right to sue
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Recent Examples of waiver
Willis and Vaihola are seeking medical redshirt waivers and won’t be eligible to play in the Crown.
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Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2026
The Giants could try to sneak him through waivers, but given his youth and potential, he’ll probably get picked up by another team.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
The outbreaks have mostly impacted children, with fewer kids getting routine vaccines due to parental waivers, health care access issues and widespread disinformation.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
The Mets claimed left-hander Richard Lovelady off waivers from the Washington Nationals on Saturday afternoon, reuniting with the reliever called Dicky for the fourth time in less than a year.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
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Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2026
The Giants could try to sneak him through waivers, but given his youth and potential, he’ll probably get picked up by another team.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
The outbreaks have mostly impacted children, with fewer kids getting routine vaccines due to parental waivers, health care access issues and widespread disinformation.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
The Mets claimed left-hander Richard Lovelady off waivers from the Washington Nationals on Saturday afternoon, reuniting with the reliever called Dicky for the fourth time in less than a year.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waiver
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Some states prohibit wage garnishment completely, and many also allow borrowers to submit exemption claims or challenge a garnishment through court paperwork.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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This is also the last day to notify the district if your home no longer qualifies for an exemption.—
Sasha Richie,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
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After their January detention, the father and son were held at the Dilley immigration center in Texas until February, when a federal judge ordered their release back to Minnesota.—
Jason Rantala,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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In a previous news release about the shift to Compass, Healy said this isn’t a farewell, but a new chapter.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Waiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waiver. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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