Precautionary Definition

prĭ-kôshə-nĕrē
adjective
Of, relating to, or constituting a precaution.
Taking precautionary measures; gave precautionary advice.
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Of, pertaining to, or serving as a precaution.

The article 3.3 of the UNFCCC states the precautionary principle.
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noun

(obsolete) A precaution.

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Singular:
precautionary
Plural:
precautionaries

Precautionary Sentence Examples

  • There is no agreed definition of the precautionary principle.

  • The goal is to protect the ozone layer by taking precautionary measures to control global emissions of substances.

  • A variety of precautionary measures will decrease the chances of a child getting stung.

  • To protect the ozone layer by taking precautionary measures to control global emissions of substances which deplete it.

  • The linkage between breast cancer and chemical toxicants is unclear, but a number of studies indicate the need for precautionary action.

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