salvo

Definition

An exception; a reservation; an excuse.

Etymology

From Latin salvo, ablative of salvus, the past participle of salvāre (“to save, to reserve”), either from salvo jure (“the right being reserved”), or from salvo errore et omissone (“reserving error and omission”).

Example Sentences

• "1649, Charles I of England (attributed), Eikon Basilike They admit […] salvos, cautions, and reservations."