[f. CAVEAT + -OR.] One who enters a caveat; see CAVEAT sb. 1, 5.
1881. Sci. American, Circular, After a Caveat has been filed the Patent Office will not issue a patent for the same invention to any other person without giving notice to the Caveator.
1885. Law Times, LXXIX. 331/1. Fourteen days’ notice is given to the caveator.
