waive

免除する

支払いをしたり、通常の規則や条件を守ったりする必要がないと決める。

やさしい英語で： 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?

使い方： waive something for someone (The college waived the application fee for her.)

類義語： cancel, set aside

反対語： impose, enforce

よく使う表現： waive a fee, waive a requirement, waive the charge

放棄する

自分の権利を使わない、または認められた請求をしないと決める。

やさしい英語で： 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?

使い方： waive the right to do something (He waived the right to appeal the decision.)

類義語： give up, relinquish, forgo

反対語： exercise

よく使う表現： waive your rights, waive a claim, waive an appeal