Word of the day - Caveat

Caveat [pron.: kay-vee-at]

(noun)

1. a warning or a definite clause regarding specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations.

synonyms:

warning, caution, admonition, monition, red flag, alarm bells...

• LAW:
  a notice, especially in a probate, that certain actions may not be taken without informing the person who gave the notice.

Eg.: It is appropriate to issue certain caveats in the state, now at the time of emergency.

Eg.: Apart from a few, minor caveats, this year's student committee performed better than I expected.

Eg.: I think it's worthwhile buying this software, keeping in mind the given caveats.