1. past tense of waive; gave up or relinquished a right, claim, or privilege voluntarily
Usage: legal contexts
2. past tense of waive; chose not to enforce or apply a rule, requirement, or fee

Examples

• She waived her right to a jury trial.
• The university waived the application fee for low-income students.
• He waived his claim to the inheritance.
• The bank waived the late payment penalty as a courtesy.
• The defendant waived his right to remain silent.
• The college waived the foreign language requirement for transfer students.