Precaution
Related Definitions
[n] a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
[n] the trait of practicing caution in advance
[n] judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger; "he exercised caution in opening the door"; "he handled the vase with care"
Related Terms
alertness, anticipation, apprehension, attention, canniness, care, caution, cautiousness, chariness, circumspection, cover, discreetness, discretion, escape, forearming, forebode, forehandedness, foresight, foresightedness, forethought, forethoughtfulness