Precaution - Definition

n 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" [syn: precaution, safeguard,
guard]
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"
[syn: caution, precaution, care, forethought]