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Precaution


PRECAU'TION,noun [Latin precautus, proecaveo; proe, before, and caveo, to take care.] Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent mischief or secure good in possession.

PRECAU'TION, verb transitive To warn or advise beforehand for preventing mischief or securing good.