Definition of "precautionary" []

• Of, relating to, or constituting a precaution: taking precautionary measures; gave precautionary advice. (adjective)

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• "But 69% of toxicologists rejected this “precautionary” approach to chemical regulation, and only 23% rated Europe's regulatory system, which is based on this precautionary principle, as superior to our own."
• "PARKER: We do have what we refer to as precautionary and recommended."
• "Anne Tarrant requested a police presence, which she described as a precautionary measure because of the events from the July meeting."