Caveat Lector

• Firstly a writer may employ the phrase to warn a reader that what he has just, or is just about to read, may be false or deficient in some way. The writer is at pains to ensure the reader knows the possible problems in the work.
• Secondly an author may use the phrase before issuing a general warning to the reader, relating to the content of the piece, rather than the written details themselves.

Examples

• (first meaning) "XYZ store, at 1600 Main Street, said on the radio they are selling scooters for only $9.99. Caveat lector - the radio reception was bad and I may have got the address details wrong."

• (second meaning) "XYZ store said on the radio they're selling scooters for only $9.99. Caveat Lector! They don't mention that you have to pay extra for the wheels."

See also

• Caveat emptor

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