caveat

[US]/'kævɪæt/
[UK]/'kævɪ'æt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a warning; an application to suspend legal proceedings; no return of goods once they leave the store; an advertisement to stop payment.

Phrases & Collocations

caveat emptor

legal caveat

important caveat

include a caveat

caveat for consumers

Example Sentences

The spokesperson caveated the statement with a reminder that certain facts were still unknown.

He added the usual "it's too late now, bucko" caveat, of course, saying: "I certainly don't think people should overreact to this information.

One caveat of buying a used car is the potential for hidden mechanical issues.

The agreement comes with several caveats that need to be carefully considered.

Before signing the contract, make sure to read all the caveats and conditions.

The investment opportunity seemed promising, but there were too many caveats to ignore.

She accepted the job offer with the caveat that she could work remotely.

I will lend you the money, with the caveat that you pay me back by the end of the month.

The new software has many useful features, with the caveat that it may slow down older computers.

The proposal was accepted with the caveat that certain modifications be made.

He agreed to help, with the caveat that his name not be mentioned in any press releases.

The vacation package seemed like a great deal, but there were several caveats hidden in the fine print.

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