waive
UK: weɪv | US: weɪv
vt. to refrain from enforcing or claiming (a right, rule, or requirement)
vt. to temporarily or permanently give up (a legal claim or privilege)
waive = wav<to abandon> + e<verb suffix>
- wav (from Old French weyver, meaning "to abandon or forsake")
- e (a common verb-forming suffix in English)
Etymology Origin:
The word "waive" traces back to Old French weyver (to abandon), which likely derived from a Germanic root related to "wade" (to go away). It entered Middle English as weiven with the sense of "to reject or relinquish." Over time, the spelling shifted to "waive," and its meaning narrowed to legal contexts, emphasizing the voluntary surrender of rights or claims.
The company decided to waive the late fee for loyal customers.
She waived her right to legal counsel during the interview.
The university may waive certain requirements for exceptional applicants.
The landlord agreed to waive the rent increase for another year.
Athletes often waive privacy rights in endorsement contracts.