English noun: caveat | |||
1. | caveat (communication) a warning against certain acts | ||
Samples | A caveat against unfair practices. | ||
Synonyms | caution | ||
Broader (hypernym) | warning | ||
2. | caveat (communication) (law) a formal notice filed with a court or officer to suspend a proceeding until filer is given a hearing | ||
Samples | A caveat filed against the probate of a will. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | notice | ||
Domain category | jurisprudence, law | ||