overprecaution

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|uncountable}} The [[tendency]] to [[exercise]] more [[caution]] than would be necessary. {{defdate|19th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|countable}} An unnecessary [[safety]] measure. {{defdate|19th c.}}

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