cautie

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle Dutch cautie, from Old French caution, from Latin cautiō.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɑu̯.(t)si/
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  • Hyphenation: cau‧tie

Noun[edit]

cautie f (plural cauties or cautieën)

  1. (law) A statement of one's rights during interrogation by law enforcement.
  2. (historical) bail, security, guarantee
    Synonyms: borg, borgstelling, borgtocht