waive
waive
UK[weɪv]US[weɪv]
v
to choose not to demand something in a particular case, even though you have a legal or official right to do so
v
to officially say that a rule, fee, or punishment does not have to be obeyed or paid
Etymology
the word 'waive' entered english in the 13th century from anglo-french, a dialect of old french used in medieval england. its ultimate source is the frankish (germanic) word 'waibjan', meaning to forsake or give up, which is related to the notion of letting something wander or stray. the legal sense of voluntarily relinquishing a right or claim developed in the anglo-french legal context and became firmly established in english common law terminology. this evolution from a general concept of abandonment to a specific, formal legal act illustrates the precision required in legal language.
Analysis
this word is a simplex form. it is derived from the anglo-french verb 'weyver' or 'waiver', meaning to abandon or forsake.
Examples
the university agreed to waive the application fee for low-income students.
he waived his right to a lawyer and decided to represent himself in court.
the company waived the usual requirements due to her exceptional experience.