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Webster 1913 Edition

Circumspection

Cirˊcum-spec′tion

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Noun.
[L.
circumspectio
.]
Attention to all the facts and circumstances of a case; caution; watchfulness.
Syn. – Caution; prudence; watchfulness; deliberation; thoughtfulness; wariness; forecast.

Webster 1828 Edition

Circumspection

CIRCUMSPECTION

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Noun.
Caution; attention to all the facts and circumstances of a case, and to the natural or probable consequences of a measure, with a view to a correct course of conduct, or to avoid danger.

Definition 2024

circumspection

circumspection

English

Noun

circumspection ‎(countable and uncountable, plural circumspections)

  1. Attention to all the facts and circumstances of a case; consideration of all that is pertinent.
  2. Caution; watchfulness; vigilance.

Translations

References

  • circumspection in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
  • circumspection in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913

Etymology

From Old French circumspection, from Latin circumspectio

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