Consider the following sentence:
"If Congress decides that there has been a violation of the law regarding use of American-produced planes for offensive purposes. I’ll grant a Presidential WAIVER."
Does a 'waiver' mean a suspension of the issue in question?
Christine Christie Does a 'waiver' mean a suspension of the issue in question? Not exactly. A waiver is a formal, official exception to a law or rule or policy.
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Christine ChristieDoes a 'waiver' mean a suspension of the issue in question?
Not exactly. A waiver is a formal, official exception to a law or rule or policy.
It says yes, this is the law, but these special people don't have to obey that law.
CJ