Synonyms for waive

Grammar : Verb

Spell : weyv

Phonetic Transcription : weɪv

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Définition of waive

Origin : c.1300, from Anglo-French weyver "to abandon, waive," Old French weyver, guever "to abandon, give back," probably from a Scandinavian source akin to Old Norse veifa "to swing about," from Proto-Germanic *waibijanan (see waif). In Middle English legal language, used of rights, goods, or women. Related: Waived; waiving.

verb give up; let go

Example sentences :

This is not the point before me; but, however, I waive that objection.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

"Well, we can afford to waive it," said counsel, with a superior smile.
Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine

"We might waive the formalities in the interests of justice," purred the Lieutenant.
Extract from : « The Strolling Saint » by Raphael Sabatini

But the urgency that his task dictated caused him to waive the point.
Extract from : « The Lion's Skin » by Rafael Sabatini

Very honorable indeed; but at this moment we must waive a punctilio.
Extract from : « The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) » by Charles James Lever

Let us waive the attempt on my life; no more shall be said of it.
Extract from : « Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 366, April, 1846 » by Various

This is not his privilege, but the privilege of the client, and none but the client can waive it.
Extract from : « An Essay on Professional Ethics » by George Sharswood

It would be very unreasonable to expect him to waive his claim.
Extract from : « Barn and the Pyrenees » by Louisa Stuart Costello

Your right is obviously a debatable question; we will waive it, if you please.
Extract from : « Macaria » by Augusta Jane Evans Wilson

In coming to us he tenders us an advantage which we should not waive.
Extract from : « The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln, Volume Six » by Abraham Lincoln

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