cautie

Dutch

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkɑu̯.(t)si/

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• Hyphenation: cau‧tie

Noun

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