overprecaution

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

over- +‎ precaution

Noun[edit]

overprecaution (countable and uncountable, plural overprecautions)

  1. (uncountable) The tendency to exercise more caution than would be necessary. [19th c.]
  2. (countable) An unnecessary safety measure. [19th c.]
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