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Adjective
- 1. precautionary, precautional, preventive (vs. permissive), preventative
- usage: taken in advance to protect against possible danger or failure; "gave precautionary advice"; "I would take precautionary steps to keep him away"
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Definition and meaning of precautionary (Dictionary)