意味(日本語)

用心、予防手段

語源

• cau- : L.cavere = to take care(警戒する)

意味(英語)

• (noun) An action taken in advance to protect against possible danger, failure, or injury; a safeguard: followed safety precautions when using heavy machinery.
• (noun) Caution practiced in advance; forethought or circumspection: a need for precaution when planning a vacation.

例文

• In this connection, the term precaution must not be used as a guise for trade protectionist measures as this would have the effect of casting doubt upon, and even undermining, environmental as well as trade policy objectives.