caveator

American

[kav-ee-ah-ter, -at-er, kah-vee-, key-vee-ey-ter] / ˈkæv iˌɑ tər, -ˌæt ər, ˈkɑ vi-, ˈkeɪ viˌeɪ tər /

noun

Law.

a person who files or enters a caveat.

caveator British

/ ˈkeɪvɪˌeɪtə, ˈkæv- /

noun

law a person who enters a caveat

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Etymology

Origin of caveator

First recorded in 1880–85; caveat + -or ²

Example Sentences

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If the caveator fails to complete his application within the time designated, or such further time as for cause shown may be granted to him, the Commissioner of Patents will proceed to examine the first named application as if there were no caveat.

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