Meaning: beyond the powers or authority

Part of speech: phrase

Example: The decision was deemed ultra vires by the court.

Category: Law

Meaning: a person who deliberately destroys property

Part of speech: noun

Example: The vandal was caught on camera.

Category: Law › Criminal Law

Synonyms:

• destroyer
• defacer

Meaning: to give up a right or claim

Part of speech: verb

Example: She decided to waive her right to a lawyer.

Category: Law › Rights

Synonyms:

• relinquish
• forgo

Antonyms:

• claim
• retain

Meaning: a document that relinquishes a right or claim

Part of speech: noun

Example: You need to sign a waiver before participating.

Category: Law › Contracts

Synonyms:

• release
• exemption

Meaning: a homemade firearm

Part of speech: noun

Example: He was arrested for possessing a zip gun.

Category: Law › Criminal Law

Synonyms: homemade gun