precautionary 1. The foresight to protect against possible harm or trouble or to limit damage if something goes wrong. 2. An action taken in advance to protect against possible danger, failure, or injury; a safeguard. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/395/2
precautionaladjective taken in advance to protect against possible danger or failure; `gave precautionary advice`; `I would take precautionary steps to keep him away` Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974
of, pertaining to, or characterized by precaution: precautionary measures. · expressing or advising precaution: precautionary warnings against possible tornadoes. Found on https://www.infoplease.com/dictionary/precautionary