caveat

noun

ca·ve·at ˈka-vē-ˌät How to pronounce caveat (audio)

-ˌat,

ˈkä-vē-ˌät How to pronounce caveat (audio)

ˈkā-vē-ˌat

: a warning enjoining one from certain acts or practices

a caveat against unfair practices

: an explanation to prevent misinterpretation

: a modifying or cautionary detail to be considered when evaluating, interpreting, or doing something

The driving instructor gave his students this caveat: if you are driving under the speed limit, stay in the far right lane.

: a legal warning to a judicial officer to suspend a proceeding until the opposition has a hearing

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You may be familiar with the old saying caveat emptor, nowadays loosely translated as "let the buyer beware." In the 16th century, this adage was imparted as a safeguard for the seller: allow the buyer to examine the item (for example, a horse) before the sale is completed, so the seller can't be blamed if the item turns out to be unsatisfactory. Caveat in Latin means "let him beware" and comes from the verb cavēre, meaning "to be on guard." Perhaps you've also heard caveat lector: "let the reader beware," a warning to take what one reads with a grain of salt. English retained caveat itself as a noun for something that serves to warn, explain, or caution. The word caution is another descendant of cavēre.

Example Sentences

Sound great? There's just one caveat: Knowledge about how genes work is still in the scientific Stone Age.

Andrea Knox, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2000 We'll add a caveat of our own for parents: After your kids walk through 17,500 gal. of swirling water, they're not going to be satisfied running through the lawn sprinkler.

Jim Wilson, Popular Mechanics, July 1999 But the youthquake in the new economy comes with a caveat that also may begin applying to politics. If you're inexperienced and you want a big job, you'd better be smart as hell.

Jonathan Alter, Newsweek, 22 Nov. 1999 … a cluster bomb can destroy objects over a wider area, with the important caveat that it is effective only if the bomblets have sufficient destructive power on their own.

Norman Friedman, Desert Victory, 1991 His investment advice comes with a caveat: that the stock market is impossible to predict with absolute accuracy.

Recent Examples on the Web Coach Billy Napier celebrated the recognition, but with a caveat.

Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 With the caveat that, of course, this was a blowout victory against a Football Championship Subdivision team, Miami got plenty of its young players in the game.

Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 4 Sep. 2022 Shearer and Teplin are proponents of trunk organizers to keep things tidy, but with a caveat.

Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022 No other artist who spent her recording career in the Washington area has enjoyed that level of success, with the caveat that Cassidy did not live to see it, the Capital Gazette reports.

From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2022 In the order, Swartzle said the injunction applies to claimants with timely protests and appeals — with a caveat.

Adrienne Roberts, Detroit Free Press, 11 Aug. 2022 The scientific proof of ghosts comes with a caveat—many people now seek to kill themselves.

Jeff Ewing, Forbes, 17 June 2022 When kicking against no pressure during that session -- with the caveat that no officials were signaling made and missed kicks-- York appeared to miss only once from 61 yards.

Ashley Bastock, cleveland, 21 Aug. 2022 Reports that heist comedy prequel was in the works surfaced in May, with the caveat that the prequel is in active development at Warner Bros. and has not yet been greenlit.

Angelique Jackson, Variety, 19 Aug. 2022 See More

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caveat

noun

ca·ve·at ˈka-vē-ˌät, -ˌat; ˈkä-vē-ˌät, ˈkā-vē-ˌat How to pronounce caveat (audio)

: a warning enjoining one from certain acts or practices

: an explanation to prevent a misinterpretation

: a notice to a court or judicial officer to suspend a proceeding until the opposition can be heard

a caveat entered in the probate court to stop the proving of the will

单词	caveats
释义	caveat noun ca·ve·at ˈka-vē-ˌät -ˌat, ˈkä-vē-ˌät ˈkā-vē-ˌat 1 a : a warning enjoining one from certain acts or practices a caveat against unfair practices b : an explanation to prevent misinterpretation c : a modifying or cautionary detail to be considered when evaluating, interpreting, or doing something The driving instructor gave his students this caveat: if you are driving under the speed limit, stay in the far right lane. 2 : a legal warning to a judicial officer to suspend a proceeding until the opposition has a hearing Did you know? You may be familiar with the old saying caveat emptor, nowadays loosely translated as "let the buyer beware." In the 16th century, this adage was imparted as a safeguard for the seller: allow the buyer to examine the item (for example, a horse) before the sale is completed, so the seller can't be blamed if the item turns out to be unsatisfactory. Caveat in Latin means "let him beware" and comes from the verb cavēre, meaning "to be on guard." Perhaps you've also heard caveat lector: "let the reader beware," a warning to take what one reads with a grain of salt. English retained caveat itself as a noun for something that serves to warn, explain, or caution. The word caution is another descendant of cavēre. Example Sentences Sound great? There's just one caveat: Knowledge about how genes work is still in the scientific Stone Age. Andrea Knox, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2000 We'll add a caveat of our own for parents: After your kids walk through 17,500 gal. of swirling water, they're not going to be satisfied running through the lawn sprinkler. Jim Wilson, Popular Mechanics, July 1999 But the youthquake in the new economy comes with a caveat that also may begin applying to politics. If you're inexperienced and you want a big job, you'd better be smart as hell. Jonathan Alter, Newsweek, 22 Nov. 1999 … a cluster bomb can destroy objects over a wider area, with the important caveat that it is effective only if the bomblets have sufficient destructive power on their own. Norman Friedman, Desert Victory, 1991 His investment advice comes with a caveat: that the stock market is impossible to predict with absolute accuracy. Recent Examples on the Web Coach Billy Napier celebrated the recognition, but with a caveat. Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 With the caveat that, of course, this was a blowout victory against a Football Championship Subdivision team, Miami got plenty of its young players in the game. Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 4 Sep. 2022 Shearer and Teplin are proponents of trunk organizers to keep things tidy, but with a caveat. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022 No other artist who spent her recording career in the Washington area has enjoyed that level of success, with the caveat that Cassidy did not live to see it, the Capital Gazette reports. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2022 In the order, Swartzle said the injunction applies to claimants with timely protests and appeals — with a caveat. Adrienne Roberts, Detroit Free Press, 11 Aug. 2022 The scientific proof of ghosts comes with a caveat—many people now seek to kill themselves. Jeff Ewing, Forbes, 17 June 2022 When kicking against no pressure during that session -- with the caveat that no officials were signaling made and missed kicks-- York appeared to miss only once from 61 yards. Ashley Bastock, cleveland, 21 Aug. 2022 Reports that heist comedy prequel was in the works surfaced in May, with the caveat that the prequel is in active development at Warner Bros. and has not yet been greenlit. Angelique Jackson, Variety, 19 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin, let him beware, from cavēre — more at hear First Known Use 1533, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing caveat caveat emptor caveat emptor Legal Definition caveat noun ca·ve·at ˈka-vē-ˌät, -ˌat; ˈkä-vē-ˌät, ˈkā-vē-ˌat 1 a : a warning enjoining one from certain acts or practices b : an explanation to prevent a misinterpretation 2 : a notice to a court or judicial officer to suspend a proceeding until the opposition can be heard a caveat entered in the probate court to stop the proving of the will History and Etymology for caveat Latin, may he/she beware caveats noun plural of caveat as in warnings formal something (such as a piece of advice) that should be remembered when one is doing or thinking about something Her stock tips always came with a caveat: that the market is impossible to predict with absolute accuracy. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance warnings cautions limitations admonitions prohibitions forewarnings alarms admonishments heads-ups proscriptions restrictions alerts notices constraints interdictions embargoes alarums interdicts vetoes no-nos taboos bans restraints discouragements inhibitions mandates deterrents commandments no-no's tabus injunctions dictates decrees edicts
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