PRECAU'TION,noun [Latin precautus, proecaveo; proe, before, and caveo, to take care.] Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent mischief or secure good in possession. PRECAU'TION, verb transitive To warn or advise beforehand for preventing mischief or securing good.
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI