An example of a written waiver is a disclaimer, which becomes a waiver when accepted. When the right to hold a person liable through a lawsuit is waived, the waiver may be called an exculpatory clause, liability waiver, legal release, or hold harmless clause.
Definition of YAUPON. : a holly (Ilex vomitoria) of the southeastern United States that has smooth elliptical leaves with emetic and purgative properties.ADVERTISEMENT.Catawba yÄÌpÄ, from yÄ- tree + pÄ leaf. a holly (Ilex vomitoria) of the southeastern United States that has smooth elliptical leaves with emetic and purgative properties. ADVERTISEMENT. Catawba yÄÌpÄ, from yÄ- tree + pÄ leaf.
Definition of yam. 1  1 : the edible starchy tuberous root of various plants (genus Dioscorea of the family Dioscoreaceae) used as a staple food in tropical areas; also : a plant producing yams. 2  2 : a moist usually orange-fleshed sweet potato.