Precaution

Webster's Practical Dictionary- A Practical Dictionary of the Englih Language · 1884 · p. 323

pre-kaw's hun, re. Previous caution or care; a measure taken beforehand to ward off evil or secure good or succe . —v. t. [precautioned (-shund), -tioning.] To warn or advise beforehand for preventing mischief or securing good.— Precau'tional. -ary, -a-rt, a. Preventive of mischief.