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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