waive
Translation
to waive, to relinquish, to forgo
Examples
He will waive his right to a trial.
He will waive his right to a trial.
The bank decided to waive the fee.
The bank decided to waive the fee.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to voluntarily give up (a right, claim, etc.) He will waive his right to a trial.
Similar Words
Synonyms: relinquish, forgo, renounce; Antonyms: claim, assert
Etymology
From Old North French 'waiver', meaning 'to abandon, give up'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'wave' goodbye to a right or a fee you don't want. 'Wave' sounds like 'waive'.