precaution

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Synonyms: precation, predation, preception, preclusion, recation, recaption, precautious, prelation, precautions, preaction, preciation

Antonyms: precation, predation, preception, preclusion, recation, recaption, precautious, prelation, precautions, preaction, preciation

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Noun

1. Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent [[misfortune]] or to secure good.
2. A measure taken beforehand to ward off evil or secure good or success; a precautionary act.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To warn or caution beforehand.
2. {{lb|en|transitive|rare}} To take precaution against.

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