HomeDefinitionsCompareDebt Precautionary motiveThe financial definition for Precautionary motive:A desire to hold cash in order to be able to deal effectively with unexpected events that require cash outlay. Similar MatchesPrecautionary demand (for money)Precautionary demand (for money)The need to meet unexpected or extraordinary contingencies with a buffer stock of cash. Click to compare definitions of Precautionary motive Click to view definitions beginning pr |