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. precautionary adj.

[ F précaution f. LL praecautio -onis f. L praecavere (as PRAE-, cavere caut- beware of) ]

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