Synonyms of waivers

waivers

noun

plural of waiver

as in exemptions

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

• exemptions
• releases
• disclaimers
• indemnities
• dispensations
• quitclaims
• relinquishments
• surrenders
• renunciations
• abdications
• handovers
• renouncements

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of waivers

The move will all but eliminate waivers or redshirt years for extended eligibility except for religious missions, pregnancy or active-duty military service. — ABC News, 9 July 2026

The waivers allowed the transit of Iranian oil in exchange for nuclear inspections and freedom of movement for commercial ships traveling through the strait. — Sophia Mandt, The Washington Examiner, 8 July 2026

The previous system featured opportunities to apply for hardship waivers, which led to difficult judgment calls for the NCAA and accusations of inconsistent treatment. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 July 2026

Rodríguez said emergency economic measures will include relief funds for victims and temporary waivers on documentation and property registration fees to facilitate housing relocation. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026

Forward Barclay Goodrow has played 427 games with the Sharks, but is in his second stint with the team after he was plucked off waivers from the New York Rangers in June 2024. — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 3 July 2026

Congress could move toward overhauling this outdated law – for example, by allowing states to seek waivers from ERISA’s constraints. — Miranda Yaver, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

The larger gathering — with a concert that could be released publicly, according to a new report about arena video waivers — happens Friday. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026

Berggren, 25, who was claimed off waivers from the Detroit Red Wings last season, had six goals and 16 points in 36 games for the Blues. — Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 1 July 2026