01 n. A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided; prudence in regard to danger; providen…
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1.
A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided; prudence in regard to danger; provident care; wariness.
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2.
Security; guaranty; bail.[R.]“The Parliament would yet give his majesty sufficient caution that the war should be prosecuted.” — Clarendon.
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3.
Precept or warning against evil of any kind; exhortation to wariness; advice; injunction.“In way of caution I must tell you.” — Shak.
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4.
A pledge, bond, or other security for the performance of an obligation either in or out of judicial proceedings; the promise or contract of one not for himself but another; security.(Civil & Scots Law)
Phrases & compounds
Caution money —
money deposited by way of security or guaranty, as by a student at an English university.
Syn.
Care; forethought; forecast; heed; prudence; watchfulness; vigilance; circumspection; anxiety; providence; counsel; advice; warning; admonition.