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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Religious organizations are not required to pay such taxes, but the state found that the charity's work was too secular in nature to warrant a similar exemption.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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The budget package narrowly passed by the House last month would extend Trump's 2017 tax cuts, and add new exemptions on workers' tips and overtime, seniors' Social Security and more.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
3 June 2025
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Here’s everything to know about Wicked: For Good, including how to watch the trailer, the release date, songs and more.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The state law Lindsay was sentenced under went into effect on Sept. 1, 2023, 17 days before Brandon Harrison’s death, according to the news release.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2025
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“Waiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waiver. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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