caution notice

[/ˈkɔːʃən ˈnoʊtɪs/]
nounpl: caution notices
aviso de cautela
1. An official written warning issued by law enforcement or authorities to inform a person of potential danger, legal consequences, or required behavioral changes
The driver received a caution notice for speeding in a school zone.
O motorista recebeu um aviso de cautela por excesso de velocidade em uma zona escolar.
2. In legal contexts, a formal notification informing someone of their rights before questioning or arrest
The police officer read the caution notice to the suspect before interrogation.
O policial leu o aviso de cautela para o suspeito antes do interrogatório.
3. A warning label or notice attached to a product or location indicating potential hazards
A caution notice was posted on the wet floor to prevent accidents.
Um aviso de cautela foi colocado no piso molhado para prevenir acidentes.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, caution notices serve as important legal documents. In the USA, they are frequently used in law enforcement (similar to Miranda warnings), workplace safety, and product liability. In Brazil, they are similarly employed in traffic enforcement and workplace safety regulations. The term carries legal weight and documentation is typically required for official records.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
warning noticecautionary warningformal warningadvisory noticealert
Antonyms / Antônimos
clearance noticeapproval notice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aviso de cautela
Standard legal and official usage
Rio de Janeiro
aviso de alerta
More colloquial alternative
São Paulo
notificação de cautela
More formal administrative usage
Portugal
aviso de precaução
Portuguese variant with similar meaning

Related Words

cautionnoticewarningalertadvisementMiranda rights

Related Idioms & Phrases

under caution
proceed with caution
caution to the wind
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