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nonwaiver

8.2

A document saying a right in a contract is not given up

noun
/nɒnˈweɪvər/

Formal

: no renuncia

Lawyers often recommend including a nonwaiver clause in important contracts.

Examples

This is a nonwaiver document.
The nonwaiver is important.
The agreement contained a nonwaiver provision to ensure all parties retained their legal rights.
A nonwaiver letter was sent to clarify that accepting payment did not forfeit future claims.
The contract included a nonwaiver clause, ensuring that the parties retained all their rights despite any negotiations.
Before signing the agreement, the lawyer emphasized the importance of the nonwaiver provision to protect their interests.
In the event of a dispute, the nonwaiver document clearly states that no rights will be forfeited.

Synonyms

nonforfeiture

vsnonwaiver

Specialized

1 9.9

A rule in an insurance policy that keeps some benefits if you stop paying

is a general document or situation stating a right is not relinquished

Antonyms

waiver

Formal

106 6.0

A signed paper that lets someone give up a right or claim

Surface Forms

nonwaiver singular

nonwaivers plural

Morphology

nonwaiver = waiver (transparent) = non + waiver

The negating prefix 'non-' applied to 'waiver' yields a literal meaning ('not a waiver') that is directly interpretable.

Etymology

Nonwaiver breaks into non- 'not' and waiver 'to give up'. As a noun, a nonwaiver is a paper or clause that says you are 'not giving up' your rights, so you can still make a legal claim later.