A warning or caution about potential problems or limitations; a qualification or condition that should be considered. Often used to alert others to possible issues before proceeding.
Directly from Latin 'caveat' meaning 'let him beware,' from 'cavere' (to beware or take care). Originally a legal term but expanded into general usage to mean any kind of warning or cautionary statement.
Think 'cave-eat'—like warning someone not to eat something they found in a cave because it might be dangerous! The Latin literally means 'let him beware,' so it's always about warning someone to be careful.
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