<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to refrain from claiming or insisting on; give up; forgo: to waive one's right; to waive one's rank; to waive honors.</li><li>to relinquish (a known right, interest, etc.) intentionally.</li><li>to put aside for the time; defer; dispense with: to waive formalities.</li><li>to put aside or dismiss from consideration or discussion: waiving my attempts to explain.</li></ul>