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caveat

 

[ ˈkæviˌæt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

legal term

A warning or caution. A notice given to someone in order to prevent misunderstanding or ensure that certain conditions are met.

Synonyms

admonition, caution, warning

Examples of usage

  • The contract included a caveat about potential risks involved in the project.
  • She added a caveat to her statement to clarify her position.
Context #2 | Noun

general usage

A stipulation, condition, or limitation. A qualification to an assertion or statement.

Synonyms

condition, qualification, stipulation

Examples of usage

  • His support came with a caveat that his name should not be mentioned in public.
  • The agreement had several caveats that needed to be addressed before signing.
Context #3 | Verb

formal usage

To qualify or add a stipulation to something. To give a warning or caution.

Synonyms

condition, qualify, stipulate

Examples of usage

  • He caveated his approval with a request for further information.
  • The proposal was caveated with a list of potential issues.

Translations

Translations of the word "caveat" in other languages:

🇵🇹 advertência

🇮🇳 चेतावनी

🇩🇪 Vorbehalt

🇮🇩 peringatan

🇺🇦 застереження

🇵🇱 zastrzeżenie

🇯🇵 警告

🇫🇷 avertissement

🇪🇸 advertencia

🇹🇷 uyarı

🇰🇷 경고

🇸🇦 تحذير

🇨🇿 upozornění

🇸🇰 upozornenie

🇨🇳 警告

🇸🇮 opozorilo

🇮🇸 viðvörun

🇰🇿 ескерту

🇬🇪 გაფრთხილება

🇦🇿 xəbərdarlıq

🇲🇽 advertencia

Etymology

The word 'caveat' originated from Latin, meaning 'let him beware'. It was first used in English legal documents in the 16th century. Over time, its usage expanded to include general warnings or conditions. 'Caveat' reflects the idea of alerting others to potential risks or limitations.

See also: cavern, cavity.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,193, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.