The following words and terms shall have the following meanings when used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
"Equivalency" means approval to achieve the intent of a specific rule through an alternate means that is different from, yet judged to be comparable to or as effective as, those prescribed within the rule.
"Waiver" means approval to avoid compliance either with the specific procedures or the substantive requirements of a specific rule for reasons that are judged educationally, organizationally, and fiscally sound.
N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:5-1.2