waivers

[/ˈweɪvərz/]
nounpl: waivers
dispensas, renúncias, isenções
1. Documents or agreements in which someone voluntarily relinquishes a right, claim, or privilege
Athletes must sign waivers before participating in dangerous sports.
Os atletas devem assinar renúncias antes de participar de esportes perigosos.
2. Legal exemptions or exceptions granted to someone from a rule or requirement
The company obtained waivers from environmental regulations.
A empresa obteve dispensas das regulamentações ambientais.
3. In sports, the release of a player from a contract or team roster
The player was put on waivers after his injury.
O jogador foi colocado na dispensa após sua lesão.
In American English, 'waivers' are extremely common in everyday life, especially in sports and leisure activities where liability concerns are high. In Brazil, the concept is increasingly used in business and sports contexts, though often the English term is retained in formal documents. Understanding waivers is crucial in both countries for legal protection and contractual agreements.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
exemptionsreleasesrenunciationsdisclaimersconcessions
Antonyms / Antônimos
claimsassertionsenforcementrequirements

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
renúncias, dispensas, isenções
Most common in legal and sports contexts
São Paulo
renúncias, waivers
Business context often uses English term directly
Rio de Janeiro
dispensas, renúncias
Common in sports and legal documents
Portugal
renúncias, isenções, dispensas
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese in legal contexts

Related Words

waivewaivedliabilityexemptionreleaseagreementcontract

Related Idioms & Phrases

put on waivers
sign a waiver
grant a waiver
waive liability
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