fee waiver — An official document that exempts someone from paying a required fee
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: An official document that exempts someone from paying a required fee
Pronunciation (IPA): /fiː ˈweɪvər/
Example Sentences
- The broke college student celebrated like he won the lottery when his fee waiver was approved.
- Many universities offer fee waivers for students from low-income families.
- She filled out the fee waiver paperwork faster than a speed demon to avoid paying $100.
fee waiver
NOUN[/fiː ˈweɪvər/]
An official document that exempts someone from paying a required fee
a stressed college student sits across from a friendly financial aid counselor who slides an official document across the desk. The student's worried expression immediately transforms into one of relief and joy as they see the document. The counselor points to stamped sections of the paper that show approval. Because of this official document, the student no longer needs to reach for their wallet or worry about payment. Other students in the background continue waiting while this student celebrates quietly. an official document that exempts someone from paying a required fee
The fee waiver becomes a money saver with the sweet flavor of relief!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Fee derives from Middle English and Old French 'fief', originally denoting a feudal estate or payment obligation. Waiver stems from the Old French 'waiver' (to abandon or relinquish), which entered Middle English to describe the voluntary relinquishment of a right or claim. The compound term 'fee waiver' emerged to indicate the formal abandonment of a required payment.
Breakdown
fee (payment or charge) + waiver (the act of voluntarily relinquishing a right or requirement). Waiver itself derives from waive (Old French waiver, meaning to abandon or set aside) + -er (noun suffix indicating an act or document).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The broke college student celebrated like he won the lottery when his fee waiver was approved.”
“Many universities offer fee waivers for students from low-income families.”
“She filled out the fee waiver paperwork faster than a speed demon to avoid paying $100.”
“The TOEIC fee waiver helped him save money for his dream vacation.”
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