Etymology

let the buyer beware

Today it means: It is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure the soundness of goods or services prior to their purchase. Full definition →

Latin caveat ēmptor
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  1. Latin · calque ofcaveat ēmptor
  2. English todaylet the buyer beware

Calque of Latin caveat ēmptor.

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