brasklapp

Swedish

Etymology

brask (Hans Brask) + lapp (note)
From bishop Hans Brask, who is said to have hidden a note with the text "To this I am forced and compelled" under a wax seal.

Noun

brasklapp

  1. caveat issued as a precautionary measure
    • "Andersson är uttagen till landslaget med brasklappen om hans skador läker innan säsongen börjar."
      • "Andersson will join the national team with the caveat if his injuries heal before the season start."
  2. to make it known that you do not agree on the decision you are currently making
    • "Innan bifall vill jag som ordförande lämna in en brasklapp om att jag inte tror på övriga styrelsens gemensamma beslut."
      • "Before approving, I as chairman wish to make it known that I do not believe in the remaining board's mutual decision."

Synonyms

  1. förbehåll (caveat)
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