Caveat

Pronunciation: /ˈkeɪviːˌæt/

Caveat (noun)

  1. a warning or condition that must be considered before doing something.
  2. a formal notice in law to prevent an action until the notifier is heard.

Examples

  • He agreed to the plan with one caveat.
  • The offer was accepted, but there was a caveat.

Common collocations: important caveat, add a caveat, caveat applies, file a caveat, legal caveat

Synonyms of Caveat

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Caveat

  • when providing certainty or guarantee