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precaution

(pr/I/'k/O//S//@/n )

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.(noun.act)

Example:
He put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution.

Synonym:
guard, safeguard

source: wordnet30
the trait of practicing caution in advance(noun.attribute)

source: wordnet30
judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger(noun.cognition)

Synonym:
care, caution, forethought

source: wordnet30
Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent mischief or secure good; as, his life was saved by precaution.(noun)

source: webster1913

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