A precaution; in Law, etc., an exception, restriction, or reservation made for precaution's sake.

A precaution; = caution, n. 5. Obsolete.

Action intended to provide against an anticipated problem or danger; a defensive measure. Obsolete.

Frequently with take. As a count noun: a particular measure taken in advance to avoid or minimize the effects of a danger, to maximize the…

†(a) Caution, precaution (obsolete); (b) (with plural) a precaution (now rare).

(with plural). A taking of heed, a cautious action or mode of proceeding; a precaution. Obsolete.

A precautionary measure; a precaution.