non-waivable
|non-waiv-a-ble|
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/nɒnˈweɪvəbəl/
(waive)
relinquish a right
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-waivable' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'waive' which comes from Old French 'gaiver', meaning 'to abandon'.
Historical Evolution
'waive' changed from the Old French word 'gaiver' and eventually became the modern English word 'waive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'waive' meant 'to abandon or give up', and 'non-waivable' evolved to mean 'not capable of being given up'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of being waived or relinquished.
The contract contains a non-waivable clause that must be adhered to.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45