Definition of caveat emptor in English:
caveat emptor
nounˌkavɪat ˈɛmptɔːˌkæviˌɑt ˈɛm(p)ˌtɔr
The principle that the buyer alone is responsible for checking the quality and suitability of goods before a purchase is made.
caveat emptor still applies when you are buying your house
Example sentencesExamples
- So caveat emptor, and - that said - let me try once more to sell you my wares.
Origin
Latin, 'let the buyer beware'.
Definition of caveat emptor in US English:
caveat emptor
nounˌkavēˌät ˈem(p)ˌtôrˌkæviˌɑt ˈɛm(p)ˌtɔr
The principle that the buyer alone is responsible for checking the quality and suitability of goods before a purchase is made.
caveat emptor still applies when you are buying your house
Example sentencesExamples
- So caveat emptor, and - that said - let me try once more to sell you my wares.
Origin
Latin, ‘let the buyer beware’.