caveat Hear it!

caveat definition

ca·veat (kā′vē at′, kav′ē-; kä′vā ät′)

noun

  1. Law a formal notice that an interested party files with the proper legal authorities, directing them to refrain from an action until the party can be heard
  2. a warning

Etymology: L, let him beware; 3d pers. sing., pres. subj., of cavere, to beware, take heed: see hear

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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