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A waiver is the intentional or voluntary relinquishment or surrender of a recognized right or privilege. In legal contexts, a waiver is often documented in writing, but it can also be implied through actions. By waiving a right, an individual or party chooses not to enforce a particular right, claim, or provision they are legally entitled to. 

[Last updated in July of 2024 by the Wex Definitions Team]