Definition of Caveat
Caveat
ca·ve·at


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A warning or proviso, especially one that limits the scope of a statement.

e.g. The company issued a caveat that the product was still in beta testing.

(noun)
some detail that sets out conditions or precautions or offers an explanation to be considered when interpreting, evaluating, or doing something;

e.g. They included a caveat in their agreement to prevent any misunderstandings.

(noun)
in legal usage, a notice that some action cannot be performed or taken without informing or taking permission from the person who issued the notice;

e.g. His caveat prevented them from visiting the location without his knowledge.



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