Prudence when faced with, or when expecting to face, danger; care taken in order to avoid risk or harm.

(transitive) To warn; to alert, advise that caution is warranted. / (soccer) To give a yellow card

past participle of caution

That has received a caution (typically from the police)

plural of caution

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of caution

present participle of caution

The act of giving a warning.

A person who cautions. / (Scotland) A surety.

plural of cautioner