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Lest is a conjunction that is used to show that something is done in order to avoid an undesirable consequence. (conjunction)
An example of lest is when you bring an umbrella in order to avoid getting wet.
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See lest in Webster's New World College Dictionary
See lest in American Heritage Dictionary 4
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