Synonyms of waiver

waiver

noun

ˈwā-vər 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exemption
• release
• disclaimer
• indemnity
• quitclaim
• surrender
• dispensation
• relinquishment
• renunciation
• abdication
• renouncement
• handover

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of waiver

But granting a waiver to Egypt has become routine for both Republican and Democratic administrations. — ABC News, 1 Oct. 2026

Cardholders enjoy an automatic late-fee waiver every 12 months and, with on-time payments, can be considered for a credit limit increase as early as six months. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

Dennis Smith is the second point guard added by the Heat in recent days, joining Bez Mbeng, who was claimed off waivers from Utah last week. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026

First, D’Angelo Russell, at least for the moment remains with the Grizzlies, although a buyout or a waiver certainly is possible. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026