Caveat (Noun)
Meaning 1
A warning against certain acts; "a caveat against unfair practices".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The company issued a caveat against releasing any confidential information to external sources during the meeting.
- The manager added a caveat that employees should avoid discussing company strategies on social media platforms.
- It's essential to include a caveat when taking medication to avoid serious health complications.
- The warning on the package served as a caveat for users who were prone to allergic reactions.
- When investing in foreign stocks, there's a caveat that exchange rates may fluctuate and impact the overall value of your assets.
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Meaning 2
(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".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The family's attorney decided to file a caveat with the court, warning the judge that her clients would contest the proposed sale of the estate.
- A caveat was filed by the opposing party, delaying the approval of the settlement until their claims could be resolved.
- Before finalizing the estate's distribution, the probate judge checked if any caveat had been lodged against the deceased's will.
- Concerned about potential tax implications, the siblings filed a caveat against the proposed division of the assets.
- After discovering a discrepancy in the deceased's original documentation, the executor lodged a caveat to slow down the probate process.