simple past tense and past participle of err on the side of caution

present participle of err on the side of caution

(criminal law, law enforcement, England & Wales, formal) A formal interview of a suspect by the police as part of a criminal investigation, for which the suspect is entitled to legal representation. Used to determine whether or not to prosecute the suspect, and most commonly conducted following arrest, though sometimes in other circumstances.

plural of interview under caution

Warning, often in the form of a sign, that people should pay attention when walking on a wet and slippery floor not to fall down and get injured.

Serving to caution or warn; admonitory / Serving to ward off; preventive / (obsolete) Held as security or hostage

(railways) A block in which two or more trains are permitted to travel, with certain restrictions.

plural of cautionary tale

(archaic) third-person singular simple present indicative form of caution

A story, originally told in folklore, to warn its audience of a certain danger.