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Kitty4670
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21 Feb 2024, 11:28 pm

what does waiver mean?



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21 Feb 2024, 11:50 pm

it means an exception to some rule that is granted to somebody by some authority usually in order to accomplish a larger goal. in my case, i had physical problems that normally would have prevented me from entering the military but my recruiter granted me several waivers [exceptions to the army rules regarding recruits not having any physical problems] so he could get me inducted and boost his recruiting numbers.



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22 Feb 2024, 1:39 am

auntblabby wrote:
it means an exception to some rule that is granted to somebody by some authority usually in order to accomplish a larger goal. in my case, i had physical problems that normally would have prevented me from entering the military but my recruiter granted me several waivers [exceptions to the army rules regarding recruits not having any physical problems] so he could get me inducted and boost his recruiting numbers.



Thanks, my sister wants me to get financial assistance so I can get an apartment & keep my cat with me.

I haven't seen you om WPfor awhile, I miss you.



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22 Feb 2024, 1:56 am

Kitty4670 wrote:
auntblabby wrote:
it means an exception to some rule that is granted to somebody by some authority usually in order to accomplish a larger goal. in my case, i had physical problems that normally would have prevented me from entering the military but my recruiter granted me several waivers [exceptions to the army rules regarding recruits not having any physical problems] so he could get me inducted and boost his recruiting numbers.



Thanks, my sister wants me to get financial assistance so I can get an apartment & keep my cat with me.
I haven't seen you om WPfor awhile, I miss you.

thank you Kitty :) i'm still here but i got things i gotta do in the real world.



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22 Feb 2024, 9:53 pm

A waiver is something that you sign to get more benefits.


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22 Feb 2024, 9:57 pm

CockneyRebel wrote:
A waiver is something that you sign to get more benefits.


Some waivers you sign give away your rights.

Like if you sign a risk waiver you're typically waiving the right to sue if you get hurt.


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