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  Definition of precaution
  1. a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.; "he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution"; "an insurance policy is a good safeguard"; "we let our guard down"
  2. the trait of practicing caution in advance
  3. judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger; "he exercised caution in opening the door"; "he handled the vase with care"
Similar Words: safeguard, guard, caution, care, forethought

 

Hyponyms: security, security measures

 

Derivational Morphology: safeguard

 

 
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