Caution

n. [Fr. caution, Pr. cautio, Sp. caucion, It. cauzione, Lat. cautio, for cavitio, from cavere, to be on one's guard, to take care.]

1. A careful attention to the probable effects of a measure, and a judicious course of conduct to avoid failure or disaster; prudence in regard to danger; provident care; wariness.
2. Security; guaranty; bail.

The parliament would yet give his majesty sufficient caution that the war should be prosecuted. Clarendon. 3. Precept or warning against evil of any kind; exhortation to wariness; advice; injunction. “In way of caution I must tell you.” Shak. Syn. — Care; forethought; forecast; heed; prudence; watchfulness; vigilance; circumspection; anxiety; providence; counsel; advice; warning; admonition.