Etymology of the Latin word cautio
the Latin word
cautio (bail, pledge, security; taking of precautions, care; precaution)
derived from the Latin word
cautus (cautious, careful; circumspect)
derived from the Latin word
cavere (beware, avoid, take precautions)
Derivations in other languages
French
caution, Italian
cauzione, Portuguese
caução, Spanish
caución
