caut- +
(Latin: wary, careful, heedful; be on one's guard, to take heed; from cavere, to look out, to beware)
Non incautus futuri.
Not unmindful of the future.
Motto that is based on the one that appears on the Lee (or Le) family crest, Ne incautus futuri, of the Washington and Lee University located in Virginia, USA. and is said to be often referenced in public events at the university.
precaution
1. As a quality or mode of action; caution exercised beforehand to provide against mischief or secure good results; prudent foresight.
2. A caution or caveat given beforehand; such as, caution which is calculated and assumed before danger actually threatens.
2. A caution or caveat given beforehand; such as, caution which is calculated and assumed before danger actually threatens.
precautionary
1. The foresight to protect against possible harm or trouble or to limit damage if something goes wrong.
2. An action taken in advance to protect against possible danger, failure, or injury; a safeguard.
2. An action taken in advance to protect against possible danger, failure, or injury; a safeguard.
precautious, precautiously
Using precaution; displaying previous or provident caution or care.
uncautelous, uncautious
Incautious, unwary.
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