precautions

noun

A measure taken beforehand to ward off evil or secure good or success; a precautionary act.

Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent misfortune or to secure good.

verb

(transitive) To warn or caution beforehand.

(transitive, rare) To take precaution against.

Roots

praepre- · Latin · before, in front caveo-caut · Latin · beware, guard

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