caveat
noun
ca·ve·at
ˈka-vē-ˌät
-ˌat,
ˈkä-vē-ˌät
ˈkā-vē-ˌat
1
a
: a warning enjoining one from certain acts or practices
a caveat against unfair practices
b
: an explanation to prevent misinterpretation
c
: a modifying or cautionary detail to be considered when evaluating, interpreting, or doing something
The driving instructor gave his students this caveat: if you are driving under the speed limit, stay in the far right lane.
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