Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

caveator

Noun

/ˈkeɪ.viˌeɪ.tər/

Definition

A person who enters a caveat, a legal notice to prevent the granting of a particular order or to alert the court of a claim.

Examples

The caveator submitted a formal notice to the court to protect their interests in the estate.
As a caveator, she was able to challenge the validity of the will.

Meaning

In legal terms, a caveator is someone who formally expresses a warning or objection regarding a legal matter, particularly in relation to property or probate issues.