err on the side of caution

  • 21err — [ ɜr ] verb intransitive FORMAL to make a mistake, especially in a judgment or decision: The court had erred in allowing her parents to testify. err on the side of something to do more than is really necessary in order to avoid a particular… …

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  • 22err — [ɜː] verb formal to make a mistake • err on the side of sth to do more than is really necessary in order to avoid a particular situation[/ex] [i]We are erring on the side of caution and have closed the school.[/ex] …

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  • 23err — intransitive verb Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French errer, from Latin errare to wander, err; akin to Old English ierre wandering, perverse, Gothic airzeis deceived Date: 14th century 1. archaic stray 2. a. to make a mistake < erred in&#8230; …

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  • 27caution — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Wariness Nouns 1. caution, cautiousness, discretion, prudence, heed, circumspection, calculation; coolness, deliberation, forethought, foresight; vigilance, care; warning. 2. (cautious attitude) coolness …

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