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caveat emptor

Pronunciation: /ˈɛmptɔː/

Definition of caveat emptor

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'

caveat emptor in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of caveat emptor in the US English dictionary