waiver
waiv-er / wā-vər
noun 1. a written statement relinquishing a right or claim The constant need for special waivers is symptomatic of poorly written public policy. John Sununu, 1964 – 2. voluntary relinquishment of a right or claim Only a waiver of counsel, understandingly made, justifies trial without counsel. “The Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and Interpretation” 3. an action by a professional athletic club to remove a player from its roster either by assigning the player to the minor leagues or releasing the player so another club can claim that player Once a player is placed on waivers, other teams have 24 hours to place a claim. Jeff Seide, “NHL Waiver Rules”, www.thehockeywriters.com/nhl-waiver-rules, March 29, 2022