Caveat
/ˈkæv.i.æt/
Definitions
- (n.) A warning or proviso of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations.
The contract included a caveat that the delivery dates were subject to change.
- (n.) A formal notice filed to suspend a proceeding until the notifier is heard.
He filed a caveat to prevent the probate of the will until his claims were considered.
Forms
- caveats
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Commentary
Often used to introduce exceptions or qualifications; in legal drafting, clearly specify the scope of a caveat to avoid ambiguity.
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