caveat

<font size="-1" face="arial, helvetica"> <p> <strong> <font color="#000066">Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 10, 2021 is:</font> </strong> </p> <p> <strong>caveat</strong> &#149; \KAV-ee-aht\&nbsp; &#149; <em>noun</em><br /> <p><strong>1 a :</strong> a warning <a href="https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enjoin">enjoining</a> one from certain acts or practices</p> <p><strong>b :</strong> an explanation to prevent misinterpretation</p> <p><strong>c :</strong> a modifying or cautionary detail to be considered when evaluating, interpreting, or doing something</p> <p><strong>2 :</strong> a legal warning to a judicial officer to suspend a proceeding until the opposition has a hearing</p> </p> <p> <strong>Examples:</strong><br /> <p>"Hospitality worker and workers' rights advocate Chloe Ann-King said raising the minimum wage was crucial for the already low-wage industry. While she welcomed the increase, it came with a <em>caveat</em> as business owners would hire fewer staff, putting increased pressure on existing workers." — <a href="https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/123887862/govt-sends-mixed-messages-over-minimum-wage-hike-after-ignoring-mbie-advice">Anuja Nadkarni, <em>Stuff</em> (Wellington, New Zealand), 8 Jan. 2021</a></p> <p>"The report details the percentage of students who graduate within four years from when they first enroll in ninth grade. Still, there are <em>caveats</em> to the numbers. For one, students who leave the district after their freshman year to be home-schooled or enroll in private schools aren't included in the calculation." — <a href="https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/education/2021/01/07/graduation-rates-up-all-three-treasure-coast-school-districts-mirroring-statewide-trend/6585154002/">Sommer Brugal, <em>The Treasure Coast News</em> (Palm Beach, Florida), 7 Jan. 2021</a></p> </p> <p> <strong>Did you know?</strong><br /> <p>You may be familiar with the old saying <em><a href="https://www.merriam-webster.com