caveat

Definitions

A warning or proviso of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations.

A formal notice or request filed with a court or officer to suspend a proceeding until the notifier is given a hearing.

Examples

The offer sounds perfect, but there is one major caveat: we must finish the project by Friday.

He agreed to the terms of the contract with the caveat that he would retain full creative control.

There is a caveat to this strategy, as it may not be effective in highly volatile market conditions.

Synonyms

warning caution stipulation condition proviso qualification admonition

Antonyms

agreement assent approval acceptance consent endorsement confirmation