caveat emptor

/ˈkæviɑt ˈɛmptɔr/

Other forms: caveat emptors

Caveat emptor is Latin for "Let the purchaser beware." That means if you buy something, it’s yours. No returns, no take backs. No need to save that receipt.

If you see the words caveat emptor, the person selling you something won't let you return it, so you better check it out thoroughly before you hand over the cash. You, the buyer, are taking a chance. If that flying car you bought doesn’t soar, tough luck. A seller will say or write caveat emptor to avoid an argument later.

Definitions of caveat emptor

1. noun

   a commercial principle that without a warranty the buyer takes upon himself the risk of quality
   type of:

   precept, principle

   rule of personal conduct