would it be used to reference a story? "A caveat to that statement is........"
2006-07-20 01:52:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It comes from the saying "Caveat Emptor" which is Latin for "Let the buyer beware"
Caveat in latin means a warning. (Literal translation is "Let him beware")
2006-07-20 01:59:58 · answer #1 · answered by cmriley1 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It could be. "Caveat" is latin for "beware" as in "caveat emptor" = "buyer beware". A caveat is a verbal or written warning statement. It can also be thought of as an exclusionary statement, i.e. "Do x, except in the case of ...."
2006-07-20 09:43:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the Latin word for 'warning'. Caveat Vendor means "seller beware", for example.
2006-07-20 08:58:48 · answer #3 · answered by Ben G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
caveat n. (kah-vee-ott) from Latin caveat for "let him beware." 1) a warning or caution. 2) a popular term used by lawyers to point out that there may be a hidden problem or defect. In effect, "I just want to warn you that..."
2006-07-20 08:58:14 · answer #4 · answered by skatygal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A formal notice filed by an interested party with a court or officer, requesting the postponement of a proceeding until the filer is heard or it can also be an explanation to prevent a misinterpretation.
2006-07-20 09:06:41 · answer #5 · answered by cerebellum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is like a legal notice/warning
2006-07-20 08:55:27 · answer #6 · answered by raj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good guestion but......
2006-07-20 09:02:22 · answer #7 · answered by mclone2001a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋