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.
To waive is to give up one's right to do something. If you waive your right to help name your family's new puppy, you can't complain if he ends up being called Mr. Tinkerbell Sweetheart Lovey-Face.. To wave is to move to and fro, like when you wave your hand. Hello there! To waive, with a sneaky i, is to give up your right to do something.