Synonyms of waiver

waiver

noun

ˈwā-vər 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exemption
• release
• disclaimer
• indemnity
• quitclaim
• surrender
• dispensation
• relinquishment
• renunciation
• abdication
• renouncement
• handover

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of waiver

The Ravens claimed Carl Jones off waivers last season precisely because of his special teams ability. — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 27 July 2026

The coverage offered by a credit card likely only covers a collision damage waiver (CDW) that reimburses you for damage or theft of a rental vehicle. — Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

From the point of view of taxpayers, a vote in favor of a waiver to allow a tax increase is no different than a vote to raise taxes. — Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 25 July 2026

Those moves followed Friday’s pair of post-practice transactions, which featured the Panthers claiming offensive tackle Ryan Hayes off waivers from the Tennessee Titans and cutting undrafted wideout Kobe Prentice. — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026