n. [ F. caution a security, L. cautio, fr. cavere (For scavere) to be on one's guard, to take care (orig.) to be on the watch, see; akin to E. show. ]
The Parliament would yet give his majesty sufficient caution that the war should be prosecuted. Clarendon. [ 1913 Webster ]
In way of caution I must tell you. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Caution money,
v. t.
You cautioned me against their charms. Swift. [ 1913 Webster ]
a.
He hated Barnevelt, for his getting the cautionary towns out of his hands. Bp. Burnet. [ 1913 Webster ]
. (Railroads) A block in which two or more trains are permitted to travel, under restrictions imposed by a caution card or the like. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
n.
n. (Scots Law) Suretyship. [ 1913 Webster ]