Release Form
/ˈriː.lis fɔːrm/
Definitions
- (n.) A written document in which one party agrees to relinquish claims or rights against another party, typically to waive liability or release from a contractual obligation.
The patient signed a release form before the surgery to waive the hospital's liability for certain risks.
Forms
- release form
- release forms
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Commentary
A release form must be clear and unambiguous to effectively waive rights; careful drafting ensures enforceability and scope of release.
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