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Waiver - The voluntary and intentional relinquishment of a known right, claim, or privilege.

Warranty - In a broad sense, an agreement by a seller to be responsible for present or future losses of the purchaser occasioned by deficiency or defect in the quality, condition, or quantity of the thing sold. In a stricter sense, the provision or provisions in a deed, lease, or other instrument conveying or transferring an estate or interest in real estate under which the seller becomes liable to the purchaser for defects in or encumbrances on the title. See also title covenants.

Warranty deed - A deed in which the seller warrants or guarantees that good title is being conveyed.

Will - A testamentary disposition of property, usually in a form prescribed by law, that takes effect upon death. See also intestate and testate.