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1. A warning against certain acts
   "a caveat against unfair practices"
   - caution
    
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"
    
3. A statement that limits or restricts some claim
   - reservation, qualification

Derived forms: caveats

Type of: notice, statement, warning

Encyclopedia: Caveat