1. n. (pl. -oes or -os)
1. the simultaneous firing of artillery or other guns esp. as a salute, or in a sea-fight.
2 a number of bombs released from aircraft at the same moment.
3 a round or volley of applause.
Etymology: earlier salve f. F f. It. salva salutation (as SAVE(1)) 2. n. (pl. -os)
1. a saving clause; a reservation (with an express salvo of their rights).
2 a tacit reservation.
3 a quibbling evasion; a bad excuse.
4 an expedient for saving reputation or soothing pride or conscience.
Etymology: L, ablat. of salvus SAFE as used in salvo jure without prejudice to the rights of (a person)