emptor

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One of these men is at least honest about who he is, adorning himself in red flags that read caveat emptor.

From Slate • Jan. 17, 2025

As the phrase goes in Latin — caveat emptor, or “let the buyer beware.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 4, 2024

"This is one of the caveat emptor things that all foreign would-be acquirers should keep in mind."

From Reuters • Aug. 31, 2023

She cautioned the public to weigh “both potential benefits and risks,” to which I would add caveat emptor — buyer beware.

From New York Times • Mar. 8, 2021

The last typical case that we shall give illustrates the singular application by this more than singular judge of the legal maxim caveat emptor.

From West Indian Fables by James Anthony Froude Explained by J. J. Thomas by Thomas, J. J. (John Jacob)