Waives
/ˈweɪvz/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of waive; to voluntarily relinquish a known legal right or claim.
The defendant waives their right to a jury trial.
Forms
- waive
- waived
- waiving
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Commentary
Use 'waives' only as the present tense form of 'waive'; refer to 'waive' for full legal definitions.
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