Caveat

Pronunciation: /ˈkæviˌæt/

Definitions of caveat

noun a legal notice or disclaimer

Example Sentences

A1 My only caveat for the party is that it ends by 10pm.

A2 The contract includes a caveat stating that the price may change based on market conditions.

B1 Before signing the lease, make sure to read the fine print and understand all the caveats.

B2 The scientist presented her findings with a caveat that more research is needed to confirm the results.

C1 The lawyer advised his client to proceed with caution, given the caveat in the contract.

C2 The CEO issued a caveat to investors, warning of potential risks in the upcoming merger.

Examples of caveat in a Sentence

formal Before signing the contract, I must mention one caveat regarding the payment terms.

informal Just a heads up, there's a small caveat with the new software update.

slang Yo, there's a big caveat with that plan, just so you know.

figurative She entered the relationship with a caveat in her heart, wary of getting hurt again.

Grammatical Forms of caveat

• past tense: caveated
• plural: caveats
• comparative: more caveat
• superlative: most caveat
• present tense: caveats
• future tense: will caveat
• perfect tense: have caveated
• continuous tense: caveating
• singular: caveat
• positive degree: caveat
• infinitive: to caveat
• gerund: caveating
• participle: caveating

Origin and Evolution of caveat

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'caveat' comes from Latin, specifically from the phrase 'caveat emptor' which means 'let the buyer beware'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to warn buyers of potential issues with a purchase, 'caveat' has evolved to be used more broadly to indicate a warning or caution in various situations.