PRECAUTION


Meaning of PRECAUTION in English

n.1 an action taken beforehand to avoid risk or ensure a good result.

2 (in pl.) colloq. the use of contraceptives.

Derivatives:

precautionary adj.

Etymology: F pr{eacute}caution f. LL praecautio -onis f. L praecavere (as PRAE-, cavere caut- beware of)

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.