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WAIVER
An international relinquishment of some right or interest, the renunciation, abandonment, or surrender of some claim.

WITNESS
To subscribe one's name to a deed, will or other document for the purpose of attesting its authenticity and proving its execution by testifying, if required.

WRAP-AROUND MORTGAGE
(Sometimes erroneously called a blanket mortgage)-a new mortgage, which is registered on title, which includes a prior existing mortgage ad the new mortgagee undertakes the responsibility as mortgagor under the original mortgage.