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Precautionary Principle

The idea that if the consequences are unknown and may cause harm or negative consequences, it is best to avoid making that decision or to proceed with caution.
Since the effect of CO2 emissions on the climate is still unclear, it is best to use the precautionary principle.
by Richard Wayne Bobholz April 24, 2006
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the national public health agency of the United States. It is a United States federal agency, under the Department of Health and Human Services, and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Ima call the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
by Α January 13, 2022
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Proception

1. A process by which ones experiences and encounters with the environment and behaviors, change their ideas and thoughts.

2. A process of developing new ideas through intentional interaction with the physical world and human behaviors.

3. A combination or the words process and conception.
The basis for the new product was a proception that was heavily influenced by wasteful consumption.
by CSMILE November 27, 2012
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Precautionary Pre-Game

To drink alcoholic beverages prior to a social engagement that may or may not be happening in order to make it more enjoyable. Similar to the standard Pre-Game.
Michael: I'm gonna start drinking, might be going out tonight.

Alex: Ah, a Precautionary Pre-Game.
by PlayerOnFire March 6, 2021
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fit receptionist

A really fit and horny mother 'ucker of a receptionist who gets stared at by stalker "smonzie"
by man 32145 June 12, 2009
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Ascension Prevention

To leave behind friends/teammates in their moment of need in order to save yourself
"Help we're being overrun by zombies!"

"No use, Dan just Ascension Prevention'd"
by Strange Brew October 13, 2012
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Loss Prevention Officer

The most awesome job in the world. An LPO typically spends two shifts of four hours a day walking around a high-end retail store, like Target, to spot shoplifters in the act and recover stolen merchandise.
Fuck man, I got arrested for shoplifting because of Target's new Loss Prevention Officer.
by TargetLPO March 9, 2010
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