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waive

UK
/weɪv/
US
/weɪv/

Translations

waiveverb
waived
Past Simple
waived
Past Participle
waiving
Gerund
UK
/weɪv/
US
/weɪv/
annulerPour une taxe, des frais ou une pénalité.
As a courtesy, the hotel waived the cancellation fee.
À titre gracieux, l’hôtel a annulé les frais d’annulation.
dispenser dePour une règle, une condition ou une exigence.
The university waived the prerequisite course for students with relevant work experience.
L’université a dispensé les étudiants ayant une expérience professionnelle pertinente du cours préalable requis.
renoncer à
She decided to waive her right to a lawyer and represented herself in court.
Elle a décidé de renoncer à son droit à un avocat et s’est représentée elle-même au tribunal.
Synonyms
renounce
dispense with
abandon
surrender
give up
forgo
relinquish
Antonyms
assert
claim
enforce

Definitions

waiveverb
To refrain from insisting on or using a right or claim.
She decided to waive her right to a lawyer and represented herself in court.
To choose not to enforce or collect (a fee, penalty, or charge).
As a courtesy, the hotel waived the cancellation fee.
To dismiss or set aside a rule or requirement.
The university waived the prerequisite course for students with relevant work experience.
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