legal waiver

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• waiver — waiv·er / wā vər/ n [Anglo French, from waiver to waive]: the act of intentionally or knowingly relinquishing or abandoning a known right, claim, or privilege; also: the legal instrument evidencing such an act compare estoppel, forfeiture ◇ Acts… …   Law dictionary

• Legal English — is the style of English used by lawyers and other legal professionals in the course of their work. It has particular relevance when applied to the drafting of written material, including:* legal documents: contracts, licences etc * court… …   Wikipedia

• waiver — (n.) act of waiving, 1620s (modern usage is often short for waiver clause); from Anglo French legal usage of infinitive as a noun (see WAIVE (Cf. waive)). Baseball waivers is recorded from 1907. Other survivals of noun use of infinitives in Anglo …   Etymology dictionary

• waiver of immunity — A means authorized by statute by which a witness, before testifying or producing evidence, may relinquish the right to refuse to testify against himself or herself, thereby making it possible for his or her testimony to be used against him or her …   Law dictionary

• waiver of immunity — waiver of immunity, the act or fact of a witness s giving up legal right to immunity from self incrimination in a criminal case …   Useful english dictionary

• Legal professional privilege (England & Wales) — In England and Wales, the principle of legal professional privilege has long been recognised by the common law. It is seen as a fundamental principle of justice, and grants a protection from disclosing evidence. It is a right that attaches to the …   Wikipedia

• waiver — The intentional or voluntary relinquishment of a known right, or such conduct as warrants an inference of the relinquishment of such right, or when one dispenses with the performance of something he is entitled to exact or when one in possession… …   Black's law dictionary

• Waiver — A waiver is the voluntary or surrender of some known right or privilege.While a waiver is often in writing, sometimes a person s actions can act as a waiver. An example of a written waiver is a disclaimer, which becomes a waiver when accepted.… …   Wikipedia

• Waiver Of Notice — A legal document that waives the right to formal notification. It may be used in a number of situations, such as during the process of probating a will, or when a corporate Board of Directors needs to hold an emergency meeting. The use of a… …   Investment dictionary

• Waiver — The voluntary action of a person or party that removes that person s or party s right or particular ability in an agreement. The waiver can either be in written form or some form of action. A waiver essentially removes a real or potential… …   Investment dictionary

• waiver — 1. noun /weɪvə(r)/ a) The act of waiving, or not insisting on, some right, claim, or privilege. I had to sign a waiver when I went skydiving, agreeing not to sue even if something went wrong. b) A legal document releasing some requirement, such… …   Wiktionary