caution money

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caution money - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Caution \Cau"tion\, n. [F. caution a security, L. cautio, fr.
     cavere (For scavere) to be on one's guard, to take care
     (orig.) to be on the watch, see; akin to E. show.]
     1. A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in
        order that failure or harm may be avoided; prudence in
        regard to danger; provident care; wariness.
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     2. Security; guaranty; bail. [R.]
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              The Parliament would yet give his majesty sufficient
              caution that the war should be prosecuted.
                                                    --Clarendon.
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     3. Precept or warning against evil of any kind; exhortation
        to wariness; advice; injunction.
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              In way of caution I must tell you.    --Shak.
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     4. (Civil & Scots Law) A pledge, bond, or other security for
        the performance of an obligation either in or out of
        judicial proceedings; the promise or contract of one not
        for himself but another; security.
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     Caution money, money deposited by way of security or
        guaranty, as by a student at an English university.
  
     Syn: Care; forethought; forecast; heed; prudence;
          watchfulness; vigilance; circumspection; anxiety;
          providence; counsel; advice; warning; admonition.
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