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
For passengers concerned about potential travel trouble at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), United Airlines has extended its flexibility waiver for EWR flights through May 23.
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
But the state must seek a federal waiver from the U.S. EPA for any specific rule to be enforceable.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
The House previously approved three resolutions to revoke the waivers.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 22 May 2025
All Americans can breathe easier if California’s waiver is preserved.
—Margo T. Oge, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
But the state must seek a federal waiver from the U.S. EPA for any specific rule to be enforceable.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
The House previously approved three resolutions to revoke the waivers.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 22 May 2025
All Americans can breathe easier if California’s waiver is preserved.
—Margo T. Oge, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waiver
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After the public backlash, Taiwan announced additional exemptions for individuals with extenuating circumstances such as financial hardship, medical needs or safety concerns about traveling to China to search for records.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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But their raw materials are often imported from China — and those enjoy no tariff exemption.—
Elisabeth Rosenthal,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
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That position marks a new high point for the joint release, which has never managed to reach the No. 1 spot.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Groves has been awaiting sentencing on a manslaughter charge since October, according to a news release from the governor’s office.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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“Waiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waiver. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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