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Precautionary

/prɪˈkɔʃənɛri/
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(adj) Of, pertaining to, or serving as a precaution.

I would have to take precautionary steps to keep him out.
Precautionary measures were unnecessary.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The government issued a ____ travel warning advising citizens to avoid the affected region.

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