A caveat is an explanation or warning that should be remembered when you are doing or thinking about something. In legal contexts, caveat refers to a notice to a court or judicial officer to suspend a proceeding until the opposition can be heard.
explanation to prevent misinterpretation
to enter a type of legal notice [v CAVEATED, CAVEATING, CAVEATS]
warning
a warning enjoining one from certain acts or practices.
a warning enjoining one from certain acts or practices
modifying or cautionary detail to be considered when evaluating, interpreting, or doing something
legal warning to a judicial officer to suspend a proceeding until the opposition has a hearing