Europe (/ËjÊÉrÉp/ or /ËjÉrÉp/) is a continent that comprises the westernmost part of Eurasia. Europe is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south.
verb (used with object), waived, waiving. 1. to refrain from claiming or insisting on; give up; forgo: to waive one's right; to waive one's rank; to waive honors. 2. Law. to relinquish (a known right, interest, etc.) intentionally. 3. to put aside for the time; defer; postpone; dispense with: to waive formalities.
The concept of waiver in a criminal case means that the defendant voluntarily gives up certain rights. The defendant has a number of rights: to remain silent, to a jury trial, to cross examine witnesses and more. In the context of a guilty plea, a defendant gives up or waives these rights. For more information see the related links below.