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caution definition

cau·tion (kô′s̸hən)

noun

  1. a warning; admonition
  2. a word, sign, etc. by which warning is given
  3. the act or practice of being cautious; wariness
  4. ☆ Informal a person or thing provoking notice, comment, attention, etc.

Etymology: ME caucioun < L cautio < cautus, pp. of cavere, to be on one's guard: see hear

transitive verb

to urge to be cautious; warn; admonish

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