precaution

One entry found for precaution.

Main Entry: pre·cau·tion
Pronunciation: pri-'ko-sh&n
Function: noun
Etymology: French précaution, from Late Latin praecaution-, praecautio, from Latin praecavEre to guard against, from prae- + cavEre to be on one's guard -- more at HEAR
1 : care taken in advance : FORESIGHT <warned of the need for precaution>
2 : a measure taken beforehand to prevent harm or secure good : SAFEGUARD <take the necessary precautions>
- pre·cau·tion·ary /-sh&-"ner-E/ adjective