waive
Translation
to waive, to relinquish, to forgo
Examples
He waived his right to a lawyer.
He waived his right to a lawyer.
The company agreed to waive the fee.
The company agreed to waive the fee.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to give up (a right, claim, or privilege) He waived his right to a lawyer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: relinquish, renounce, forgo; Antonyms: claim, demand
Etymology
From Old North French 'waiver', meaning 'to abandon'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'waving' goodbye to a right or a fee.