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precaution definition and meaning

n. Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent mischief or secure good; as, his life was saved by precaution.
n. A measure taken beforehand to ward off evil or secure good or success; a precautionary act; as, to take precautions against accident.
v. t. To warn or caution beforehand.
v. t. To take precaution against.