caveator

[kav-ee-ah-ter, -at-er, kah-vee-, key-vee-ey-ter]

noun

Law.

1. a person who files or enters a caveat.

caveator

/ ˈkeɪvɪˌeɪtə, ˈkæv- /

noun

1. law a person who enters a caveat

Word History and Origins

Origin of caveator¹

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

Example Sentences

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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