Circumspection

created by Webster 1913
(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:31:01

Cir`cum*spec"tion (?), n. [L. circumspectio.]

Attention to all the facts and circumstances of a case; caution; watchfulness.

With silent circumspection, unespied. Milton.

Syn. -- Caution; prudence; watchfulness; deliberation; thoughtfulness; wariness; forecast.

 

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