caveat emptor
phrase | /caveat emptor/
let the buyer beware; buyer assumes risk if they don't investigate
Literal meaning:
"let the buyer beware"
caveat emptor
phrase | /caveat emptor/
Foreign Words & PhrasesLatinMEDIUMlet the buyer beware; buyer assumes risk if they don't investigate
Literal meaning:
"let the buyer beware"
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Examples
"Caveat emptor — buy second-hand goods with caution."
"The old car was sold 'as is' under caveat emptor."
Mnemonic Trick
Used to warn buyers to check before purchase: caveat emptor
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