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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.

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  1. n. 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. n. Security; guaranty; bail.
  3. n. Precept or warning against evil of any kind; exhortation to wariness; advice; injunction.
  4. n. the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
  5. n. a warning against certain acts
  6. n. judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
  7. n. the trait of being circumspect and prudent
  8. v. warn strongly; put on guard
  9. v:43/n:57 n. the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger n. a warning against certain acts n. judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger v. warn strongly; put on guard