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caución

Definitions of caución
  1. noun
    the trait of being cautious and watchful
    synonyms: tiento
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    type of:
    cautela, circunspección, miramiento, prudencia, recato, tiento
    the trait of being circumspect and prudent
  2. noun
    (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
    synonyms: fianza
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