PRECAUTION


Meaning of PRECAUTION in English

/pri kaw"sheuhn/ , n.

1. a measure taken in advance to avert possible evil or to secure good results.

2. caution employed beforehand; prudent foresight.

v.t.

3. to forewarn; put on guard.

[ 1595-1605; praecaution- (s. of praecautio ). See PRE-, CAUTION ]

Syn. 2. forethought, prudence, circumspection.

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