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| Caveat
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Latin for caution or warning. |
| Caveat actor
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When action is undertaken in conformity with contractual provisions, legal responsibilities arise with the concept that the person taking action must "beware" (caveat). |
| Caveat emptor
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Latin for "Let the buyer beware". Legal principal by which the buyer is responsible for ensuring the quality of good purchased. |
| Caveat vendor
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Latin for "Let the seller beware". The vendor is obligated for action by the buyer for any explicit or implied modifications in the contract or warranty. |
| Cavedium
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An atrium or courtyard Cave-in Excavation collapse. |
| Cavetto
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Concave quarter round molding. |
| Cavil
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Mason's hammer that is used for rough finishing stone, with a pointed head on one side and a flat side. |
| Cavitation
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The vacuum created when the discharge capacity of the pump exceeds the replacement in the suction line. This causes bubbling and vibrations that can damage the pump if they occur over an extended period. |
| Cavity
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A hole or hollow place. |
| Cavity wall
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A hollow wall formed by firmly linked masonry walls, providing an insulating air space between. |
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