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Webster 1913 Edition
Precautionary
Pre-cau′tion-a-ry
,Adj.
Of or pertaining to precaution, or precautions;
as,
. precautionary
signalsWebster 1828 Edition
Precautionary
PRECAU'TIONARY
,Adj.
1.
Proceeding from previous caution; adapted to prevent mischief or secure good; as precautionary measures.