precautionary

/prɪˈkɔʃəˌnɛri/
adjective
  1. Intended to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening; done as a precaution.
    • The government issued a precautionary warning about the approaching hurricane.
    • She took a precautionary dose of medicine before traveling to a high-risk area.
    • The factory shut down as a precautionary measure after the chemical leak.
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