word
Legal
Latin
caveat emptor
KAV-ee-at EMP-tor
ˈkæviæt ˈɛmptərListen
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Syllable breakdown
caveatemptor
Dictionary meaning
The principle that the buyer alone is responsible for checking the quality and suitability of goods before a purchase is made.
History and origin
Latin — 'let the buyer beware'.
Examples
- When buying a used car, caveat emptor — always get an independent inspection first.
Common mispronunciations
KAY-vee-at EMP-torKAV-ee-at em-TOR
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