Caution
Caution , noun
[French caution a security, Latin cautio, from cavere (For scavere) to be on one's guard, to take care (orig.) to be on the watch, see; akin to English 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. [Rare]
The Parliament would yet give his majesty sufficient caution that the war should be prosecuted.
3.
Precept or warning against evil of any kind; exhortation to wariness; advice; injunction.
In way of caution I must tell you.
4.
(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.
Collocations (1)
Caution money , money deposited by way of security or guaranty, as by a student at an English university.
Caution , transitive verb
To give notice of danger to; to warn; to exhort [one] to take heed.
You cautioned me against their charms.