care, forethought, or prudence, esp in the face of danger; wariness
2.
something intended or serving as a warning; admonition
3. law, mainly British
a formal warning given to a person suspected or accused of an offence that his or her words will be taken down and may be used in evidence
4.
a notice entered on the register of title to land that prevents a proprietor from disposing of his or her land without a notice to the person who entered the caution