caveat emptor

Phonetic Respelling: [ kav-ee-aht emp-tawr, -at, kah-vee-, key-; Latin kah-we-aht emp-tohr ]

Definition:

n. let the buyer beware; the principle that the seller of a product cannot be held responsible for its quality unless it is guaranteed in a warranty

Sentence:

Caveat emptor is the first rule of buying a used car.

More example sentences:

Caveat emptor is the first rule of buying a used car.

Hear it

Synonyms:

buyer beware; buy at your own risk; let the buyer beware

Antonyms:

seller beware