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 Now, the former University of South Carolina standout will hit the waivers in search of his next landing spot. Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025 Some lawsuits allege individuals did not fully understand the consequences of the waivers and were encouraged to sign by officials. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025 Campbell joined the team before Week 1 as a waiver claim from the Los Angeles Chargers. Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025 Gregory also has yet to make his NFL debut after being claimed off waivers from the Bengals. Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for waiver
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Noun
  • The exemption applies to permanent residences and not to businesses.
    Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
  • There are some exemptions to this rule, namely for emergency room care, which the government does then repay, but this applies to all patients without other medical insurance, regardless of immigration status.
    Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The new protein lineup is part of Starbucks' strategy to modernize its menu with new innovative options, the company said in a news release.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The pair's conversation comes just after the release of their books.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025

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“Waiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waiver. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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