what does caveat mean?
CAVEAT as NOUN
- Meaning
- (law) a formal notice filed with a court or officer to suspend a proceeding until filer is given a hearing
Usage Example(s)
- a caveat filed against the probate of a will
Hypernyms(s) caveat is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
- a warning against certain acts
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- a caveat against unfair practices
Hypernyms(s) caveat is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Derived(s)
WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.