waive/wev; weɪv/ v [T] 1 to say officially that someone does not have to obey a rule, pay for something etc 宣布免除〔规则、罚款等〕: The judge waived the fine. 法官宣布免除罚款。 2 if you waive your right to do something, you say officially that you do not want to use it 〔正式宣布〕放弃〔权利等〕: She waived her right to a lawyer. 她宣布放弃聘请律师的权利。