What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
waiver
Example
By signing the waiver, I agreed to release the company from any liability. [waiver: noun]
Example
The coach decided to waive the team's curfew for the night. [waive: verb]
relinquishment
Example
The CEO announced his relinquishment of the company's leadership. [relinquishment: noun]
Example
She decided to relinquish her claim to the property in exchange for a settlement. [relinquish: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Waiver is more commonly used in everyday language than relinquishment, which is more formal and less common.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between waiver and relinquishment?
Relinquishment is generally more formal than waiver and is often used in legal or official contexts.
