"warning, hint of caution," 1550s, Latin, literally "let him beware," 3rd person singular present subjunctive of cavere "to beware, take heed, watch, guard against," from PIE root *keu- "to see, observe, perceive." Legal sense "public warning preventing some action" is from 1650s.
a caveat against unfair practices
a caveat filed against the probate of a will
cavalcade
cavalier
cavalry
cavalryman
cave
caveat
caveat emptor
cave-bear
cave-dweller
caveman
cavendish
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