Which of the Following Best Defines the Term Caveat Emptor

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines the term Caveat emptor?

• A) It is a French term that implies laissez faire.
• B) It implies disagreements over peer evaluations.
• C) It is a Latin phrase meaning "let the buyer beware."
• D) It is a Latin phrase meaning "let the seller beware."
• E) It is a Latin phrase meaning "the cave is empty."

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Standard Deviation

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