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< precatory

precautionary >

pre·cau·tion

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n) KEY

NOUN:

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

ETYMOLOGY:
Late Latin praecauti, praecautin-, from praecautus, past participle of Latin praecavre, to guard against : prae-, pre- + cavre, to beware

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