Английский разговорный словарь (основной) - precaution
Precaution
precaution
prɪˈkɔ:ʃən n. 1 an action taken beforehand to avoidrisk or ensure a goodresult. 2 (in pl.) colloq. theuse of contraceptives. øøprecautionary adj. [F pr÷caution f. LL praecautio -onis f. L praecavere (as PRAE-, cavere cautbeware of)]