Word of the Day - July 25, 2024


CAVEAT

  • explanation to prevent misinterpretation
  • 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.
  • a warning enjoining one from certain acts or practices
  • a warning enjoining one from certain acts or practices.
  • a warning or caution.
  • legal warning to a judicial officer to suspend a proceeding until the opposition has a hearing
  • modifying or cautionary detail to be considered when evaluating, interpreting, or doing something
  • to enter a type of legal notice [v CAVEATED, CAVEATING, CAVEATS]
  • warning