circumspection

Variant of circumspect

circumspect definition

cir·cum·spect (sʉr′kəm spekt′)

adjective

careful to consider all related circumstances before acting, judging, or deciding; cautious; careful

Etymology: ME < L circumspectus, pp. of circumspicere, to look about: see circum- & spy

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