Precautions

/prɪˈkɔːʃənz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Measures taken in advance to prevent harm or secure safety, often stipulated in legal or contractual contexts.
    The contract includes specific precautions to avoid environmental damage.

Forms

  • precaution

Commentary

Typically used in plural to indicate multiple preventive measures; important to specify in contracts to allocate risk and responsibility.

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