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

Caveat emptor, though: Little can be accurately foreseen in the highly unpredictable market for non-fungible tokens, it would appear.

From Reuters • Mar. 14, 2023

But any deal for Bauer will come with a Caveat emptor — buy at your own risk.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2023

Didn't you ever hear of Caveat emptor, Mr. Chaffanbrass?

From Phineas Redux by Trollope, Anthony