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
Under the rule, regulators have sometimes issued waivers, exemptions and other authorizations to allow flight operations beyond visual line of sight, but the regulatory process has lagged behind current drone technology.
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Agamemnon Crassidis, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
The impromptu choir, alongside dozens of others in the audience, was advocating for cuts to the Sacramento Police Department in favor of funding youth violence intervention, a community ambassador program, homelessness services and fee waivers for underserved residents.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
Sanmartín, claimed off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds in the offseason, was in competition for a spot on the Giants’ Opening Day roster before sustaining a right hip flexor strain during an exhibition game with Team Colombia ahead of the World Baseball Classic.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
The Federal Communication Commission is also reviewing foreign financing in the deal after the company petitioned for a waiver to allow the investors to own nearly half the combined company.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
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Agamemnon Crassidis, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
The impromptu choir, alongside dozens of others in the audience, was advocating for cuts to the Sacramento Police Department in favor of funding youth violence intervention, a community ambassador program, homelessness services and fee waivers for underserved residents.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
Sanmartín, claimed off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds in the offseason, was in competition for a spot on the Giants’ Opening Day roster before sustaining a right hip flexor strain during an exhibition game with Team Colombia ahead of the World Baseball Classic.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
The Federal Communication Commission is also reviewing foreign financing in the deal after the company petitioned for a waiver to allow the investors to own nearly half the combined company.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waiver
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Municipal attorneys consulted by the Miami Herald said Florida law generally limits the use of blue lights to authorized emergency vehicles and does not provide a specific exemption for mayors.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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Lamont signed the only major state income tax rate reduction into law in 2023 while expanding credits and exemptions for the working poor and retirees.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
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The song became a viral hit for Sexyy Red and a few months after its January release, Nicki Minaj dropped a remix.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The judge additionally said that Sarsour's deep ties to the community and his health concerns were also considered in ruling in favor of his release.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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“Waiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waiver. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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