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
In Diamond Alternative Energy v. EPA, the Court ruled that a lower court had improperly blocked a challenge to an EPA waiver that allowed California to set more stringent car pollution rules.
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Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
As the legal battle plays out, states that have relied on the waivers are leaning into expanding multimillion-dollar ways to keep their EV transitions on track.
—Rambo Talabong, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2025
In some cases, the centers can issue waivers if the vehicle meets certain criteria, like if an analysis finds that no additional repairs could help the vehicle pass.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 7 July 2025
Upon arrival for their reservation, users must provide a valid state photo ID and sign a waiver.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025
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Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
As the legal battle plays out, states that have relied on the waivers are leaning into expanding multimillion-dollar ways to keep their EV transitions on track.
—Rambo Talabong, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2025
In some cases, the centers can issue waivers if the vehicle meets certain criteria, like if an analysis finds that no additional repairs could help the vehicle pass.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 7 July 2025
Upon arrival for their reservation, users must provide a valid state photo ID and sign a waiver.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waiver
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For example, Ohio's waiver didn't include exemptions for those who lose their job due to being hospitalized for extended periods.—
Haley BeMiller,
The Enquirer,
10 July 2025
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Given the long work hours on a standard shoot, people may be interested in the exemption for overtime pay.—
Schuyler Moore,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The New South Wales Police Force said in a news release Thursday morning the 19-year-old man, later identified as surfer Darcy Deefholts, had been located after being swept away and going missing the day before.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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There is no date given for the release of this live-action Solo Leveling adaptation, just this casting.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Waiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waiver. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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