waiver — a document that releases someone from a legal claim or right
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a document that releases someone from a legal claim or right
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈweɪvər/
Korean meaning: 권리나 법적 청구를 포기하는 문서, 면제서
Korean pronunciation: 웨이-버 (강세: 웨이)
Example Sentences
- The gym membership came with a 20-page waiver that nobody actually reads.
- Students from low-income families can apply for a tuition fee waiver.
- The insurance waiver basically said 'If you die, it's not our fault'.
waiver
NOUN//ˈweɪvər//
a document that releases someone from a legal claim or right
Customer signs liability waiver before entering the gym
Sign the waiver, trust your saver, it's just a favor!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기 고대 프랑스어 'weyver'에서 유래되었으며, '버리다, 포기하다'라는 의미의 게르만어 어근에서 발전했습니다. 법률 용어로 발달하면서 '권리 포기'의 개념이 확립되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The gym membership came with a 20-page waiver that nobody actually reads.”
“Students from low-income families can apply for a tuition fee waiver.”
“The insurance waiver basically said 'If you die, it's not our fault'.”
“She obtained a waiver to take the advanced course without prerequisites.”
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