/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.