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pre·cau·tion (prĭ-kốshən)

[Late Latin praecautiō, praecautiōn-, from praecautus, past participle of Latin praecavēre, to guard against, prae-, pre-, + cavēre, to beware.]

noun 

  1. An action taken in advance to protect against possible danger, failure, or injury; a safeguard: followed safety precautions when using heavy machinery.
  2. Caution practiced in advance; forethought or circumspection: a need for precaution when planning a vacation.