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EMPTOR

Categories: International Law

Definition (1910 Edition)

Lat. A buyer or purchaser. Used in the maxim “caveat emptor,” let the buyer beware; i. e., the buyer of an article must be on his guard and take the risks of his purchase.
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.