Definition of Caution

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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Caution
    Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    Prudence; a written caveat filed with the recorder of land titles; security; collateral; pledge; one who gives security.

  • Caution
    Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    In Scotch law, and in admiralty law. Surety; security; bail; an undertaking by way of surety. 6 Mod. 162. See Cautio.
    —Caution juratory. In Scotch law. Security given by oath. That which a suspender swears is the best he can afford in order to obtain a suspension. Ersk. Pract. 4, 3, 6.