emptor

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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

Graced by gospel harmonies, “Disappearing” offers caveat emptor for the kind of tortured artists who might try dipping into the Mississippi.

From New York Times • May 10, 2022

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)