ca·ve·at (k v  -ät , käv-, k v-t)n. 1. a. A warning or caution: "A final caveat: Most experts feel that clients get unsatisfactory results when they don't specify clearly what they want" (Savvy). b. A qualification or explanation. 2. Law A formal notice filed by an interested party with a court or officer, requesting the postponement of a proceeding until the filer is heard. v. ca·ve·at·ed or ca·ve·at·ted, ca·ve·at·ing or ca·ve·at·ting, ca·ve·ats v.intr. Law To enter a caveat. v.tr. Informal To qualify with a warning or clarification: The spokesperson caveated the statement with a reminder that certain facts were still unknown. [From Latin, let him beware, third person sing. present subjunctive of cav re, to beware.] |
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