caveat
/ˈkæviˌæt/
noun
- A warning or caution about something that may cause problems or should be considered before acting.
- The contract came with a caveat: the price could increase if materials became more expensive.
- Before you invest, a caveat: past performance does not guarantee future results.
- She offered her advice with a caveat that the plan might not work in bad weather.
- A condition or limitation that restricts or modifies something.
- Every good deal has a caveat, so read the fine print carefully.
- The job offer sounded great, but there was a caveat: you had to move to a different city.
- The scholarship includes a caveat that you must maintain a B average.