(Law) A notice given by an interested party to some officer not to do a certain act until the party is heard in opposition.
A document used in the US between 1836 and 1910, similar to a provisional patent application, but which could be renewed after one year.
A gentle advice or warning given to someone to tell him to be cautious about something.
a warning against certain acts: "a caveat against unfair practices"
(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"
(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"
a warning against certain acts; "a caveat against unfair practices"
(law) a formal notice filed with a court or officer to suspend a proceeding until filer is given a hearing
