waive

BrE /weɪv/ AmE /weɪv/

verb en → es

past waived pp waived ing waiving

1 REFUSE CLAIM [transitive] B2

to refuse to accept a claim or demand, especially one made by law

rechazar, negar

  • waive a claim/demand/right

Collocations waive a legal right · waive a claim to damages

  • The company waived its right to sue.

    La empresa rechazó su derecho de demandar.

2 NOT CHARGE [transitive] B2

to not charge someone money for something, especially as a special offer or to be kind

eximir, no cobrar

  • waive a fee/charge

Collocations waive the admission fee · waive a service charge

  • The hotel waived the room service charge.

    El hotel no cobró el cargo por servicio de habitación.

3 NOT REQUIRE [transitive] B2

to not require someone to do something, especially as a special offer or to be kind

eximir, no exigir

  • waive a requirement

Collocations waive the requirement for a visa · waive the requirement to pay

  • The university waived the language test.

    La universidad eximió del examen de idiomas.