precautionary

• Q: How would you comment the plans of the opposition GERB party to start immediate talks with the IMF and not for a precautionary, but for a stand-by agreement, if they win the elections? —  Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency)
• They were informed, and were doubtless gratified to learn, that the measure was not only one of urgency, but also precautionary--lest the necessity should arise for the seizure of the plate, without compensation, it may be presumed. —  The Rise of the Hugenots, Vol. 1 (of 2)
• It was considered necessary at the same time, as a precautionary measure, to send a strong body of men on shore to protect the others, and, accordingly, a hundred marines and two hundred seamen from the three ships were told off for that purpose. —  Hurricane Hurry
• They might show themselves while the enemy appeared at a distance, and then get out of harm's way Mrs Broderick could not help smiling, notwithstanding her anxiety at Percy's proposal The girls will be ready to do anything that is necessary, but I trust that after all no enemies will come near us, and I only wish you, as a precautionary measure, to convince yourself that none are in the neighbourhood," she said Very well, mother, I will go, and shout out loud enough for you all to hear, if I see any one," answered Percy. —  Hendricks the Hunter The Border Farm, a Tale of Zululand
• They were told it was only as a precautionary measure in case of an action. —  Ronald Morton, or the Fire Ships A Story of the Last Naval War

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