1.Definition: a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

"He put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution", "An insurance policy is a good safeguard", "We let our guard down"

Related Noun(s):guard, safeguard

Category: General

2.Definition: judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger

Related Noun(s):care, caution, forethought

Category: General

3.Definition: the trait of practicing caution in advance

Category: General