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caveat emptor
(cav¦eat emp¦tor)
Pronunciation:
/ˈɛmptɔː/
noun
the principle that the buyer alone is responsible for checking the quality and suitability of goods before a purchase is made:
caveat emptor still applies when you are buying your house
Origin:
Latin, 'let the buyer beware'
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