Noun: caveat 'kaa-vee,aat or 'key-vee,at [N. Amer], 'ka-vee,at or ka-vee-ut [Brit]
- A statement that limits or restricts some claim
"he recommended her without any caveats";
- reservation, qualification
- A warning against certain acts
"a caveat against unfair practices";
- caution
- (law) a formal notice filed with a court or officer to suspend a proceeding until filer is given a hearing
"a caveat filed against the probate of a will"
Derived forms: caveats
Type of: notice, statement, warning
Encyclopedia: Caveat