caveat caveat /ˈkeɪviːˌæt/

noun

1. () A warning against certain acts  ( caveat , caution )
   a warning against certain acts
    A caveat against unfair practices
   a caveat against unfair practices
   
2. (law) a formal notice filed with a court or officer to suspend a proceeding until filer is given a hearing  ( caveat )
   (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 caveat filed against the probate of a will