caveat

(kăvˈē-ätˌ, käˈvē-, kāˈvē-ătˌ)

1. a. A warning or caution: “A final caveat: Most experts feel that clients get unsatisfactory results when they don't specify clearly what they want” (Savvy).
   b. A qualification or explanation.
2. Law A formal notice filed by an interested party with a court or officer, requesting the postponement of a proceeding until the filer is heard.