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Caution - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Caution : (noun)
1: the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible
danger; "a man of caution" [syn: cautiousness, carefulness]
[ant: incaution]
2: a warning against certain acts; "a caveat against unfair
practices" [syn: caveat]
3: judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger; "he exercised
caution in opening the door"; "he handled the vase with
care" [syn: precaution, care, forethought]
4: the trait of being circumspect and prudent [syn: circumspection]
(verb)
1: warn strongly; put on guard [syn: admonish, monish]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Caution : \Cau"tion\, n. (Civil & Scots Law)
A pledge, bond, or other security for the performance of an
obligation either in or out of judicial proceedings; the
promise or contract of one not for himself but another;
security.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Caution : \Cau"tion\ v. t. [imp. & p. p. Cautioned; p. pr. & vb.
n. Cautioning.]
To give notice of danger to; to warn; to exhort [one] to take
heed.
You cautioned me against their charms. --Swift.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Caution : \Cau"tion\, n. [F. caution a security, L. cautio, fr.
cavere (For scavere) to be on one's guard, to take care
(orig.) to be on the watch, see; akin to E. show.]
1. A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in
order that failure or harm may be avoided; prudence in
regard to danger; provident care; wariness.
2. Security; guaranty; bail. [R.]
The Parliament would yet give his majesty sufficient
caution that the war should be prosecuted.
--Clarendon.
3. Precept or warning against evil of any kind; exhortation
to wariness; advice; injunction.
In way of caution I must tell you. --Shak.
Caution money, money deposited by way of security or
guaranty, as by a student at an English university.
Syn: Care; forethought; forecast; heed; prudence;
watchfulness; vigilance; circumspection; anxiety;
providence; counsel; advice; warning; admonition.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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CAUTION. A term of the Roman civil law, which is used in various senses. It
signifies, sometimes, security, or security promised. Generally every
writing is called cautio, aCaution : by which any object is provided for.
Vicat, ad verb. In the common law a distinction is made between a contract
and the security. The contract may be good and the security void. The
contract may be divisible, and the security entire and indivisible. 2 Burr,
1082. The securities or cautions judicially required of the defendant, are,
judicio sisti, to attend and appear during the pendency of the suit; de
rato, to confirm the acts of his attorney or proctor; judicium solvi, to pay
the sum adjudged against him. Coop. Just. 647; Hall's Admiralty Practice,
12; 2 Brown, Civ. Law, 356.
Based on Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856) [Bouvier_Law_Dictionary]:
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CAUTION, TURATORY, Scotch law. JuratoryCaution : is that which a suspender
swears is the best he can offer in order to obtain a suspension. Where the
suspender cannot, from his low or suspected circumstances, procure
unquestionable security, juratory caution is admitted. Ersk. Pr. L. Scot. 4,
3, 6.
Based on Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856) [Bouvier_Law_Dictionary]:
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Example Usage of Caution |
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Mommysjoy: @fleurdeleigh Tattoo YES! But with Caution. U still want it to look good when wrinkled up or when it drags on the floor when you get older. |
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