noun pl. salvos -·vos or salvoes -·voes

1. a discharge of a number of pieces of artillery or small arms, in regular succession or at the same time, either as a salute or, esp. in naval battles, as a broadside
2. the release of a load of bombs or the launching of several rockets at the same time
3. a burst of cheers or applause

Etymology: It salva < L salve, hail, imper. of salvere, to be safe < salvus, safe

noun pl. salvos -·vos

1. a dishonest mental reservation; excuse or quibbling evasion
2. an expedient for saving one's pride or honor
3. Law a saving clause; reservation

Etymology: < ML legal phr. salvo jure, right being reserved (< L salvus: see safe)