Definition of Caveat emptor

the belief that the consumer is responsible for making sure a product is worthy and proper before purchasing

Examples of Caveat emptor in a sentence

Caveat emptor applied to the housing industry because once the house is sold, there is no going back since inspections are encouraged.  

A warranty is a security for a buyer of a used car in order to protect them because caveat emptor usually prohibits buyers from returning the used car.  

Even though the man had buyer’s remorse, caveat emptor required him to keep the expensive television set since it had been up to him to check the product over first.  

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