A(n) _______________ is the voluntary consent of an individual to forgo his or her constitutional rights in a specific circumstance.
A) rights removal
B) waiver
C) abrogation
D) termination of rights

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A waiver is a voluntary relinquishment or surrender of some known right or privilege. In the context of constitutional rights, an individual may choose to waive their rights in a specific circumstance, such as agreeing to a search or waiving their right to remain silent during questioning by law enforcement. The other options, rights removal, abrogation, and termination of rights, do not accurately describe the voluntary nature of a waiver.

A(n) _______________ Is the Voluntary Consent of an Individual to Forgo