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Definition of: precaution
(pri·kô′shən) noun
1. Prudent forethought, as against danger, etc.
2. A provision made for some emergency. See synonyms under CARE. [<F précaution <LL praecautio, -onis <L praecautus, pp. of praecavere guard against beforehand <prae- before + cavere take care]
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