Definition of Caveat

1. Noun. A warning against certain acts. "A caveat against unfair practices"

Exact synonyms: Caution
Generic synonyms: Warning
Derivative terms: Caution, Cautionary

2. Noun. (law) a formal notice filed with a court or officer to suspend a proceeding until filer is given a hearing. "A caveat filed against the probate of a will"
Generic synonyms: Notice
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law

Definition of Caveat

1. n. A notice given by an interested party to some officer not to do a certain act until the party is heard in opposition; as, a caveat entered in a probate court to stop the proving of a will or the taking out of letters of administration, etc.

Definition of Caveat

1. to enter a type of legal notice [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Caveat

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cavalry horse
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caval valve
cavas
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cavass
cavasses
cavatina
cavatinas
cavatine
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caveating
caveator
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caveat emptor
caved
cavefish
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cavelike
Cavell
cavels
caveman

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