waive

eximir, condonar

Decidir que alguien no tiene que pagar algo o cumplir una regla o condición habitual.

En inglés sencillo: To decide that someone does not have to pay something or follow a usual rule or requirement.

• The bank waived the fee.
• They waived the age requirement for this applicant.
• Can you waive the delivery charge?

Cómo se usa: waive something for someone (The college waived the application fee for her.)

Sinónimos: cancel, set aside

Antónimos: impose, enforce

Expresiones frecuentes: waive a fee, waive a requirement, waive the charge

renunciar

Decidir no ejercer un derecho o no presentar una reclamación que se tiene permitido hacer.

En inglés sencillo: To choose not to use a right or make a claim that you are allowed to make.

• She refused to waive her rights.
• He waived his claim to the property.
• Did you waive your right to a hearing?

Cómo se usa: waive the right to do something (He waived the right to appeal the decision.)

Sinónimos: give up, relinquish, forgo

Antónimos: exercise

Expresiones frecuentes: waive your rights, waive a claim, waive an appeal