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Prudence

Prudence Meaning & Definition
Prudence Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Prudence?

[n] discretion in practical affairs
[n] knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Prudence: circumspection | discreetness | discretion

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See Also | confidentiality | discernment | discernment | discretion | frugality | frugalness | judgement | judgment | natural virtue | providence | sagaciousness | sagacity

Prudence In Webster's Dictionary

\Pru"dence\, n. [F., fr. L. prudentia, contr. from providentia. See {Prudent}, and cf. {Providence}.] The quality or state of being prudent; wisdom in the way of caution and provision; discretion; carefulness; hence, also, economy; frugality. Prudence is principally in reference to actions to be done, and due means, order, seasons, and method of doing or not doing. --Sir M. Hale. Prudence supposes the value of the end to be assumed, and refers only to the adaptation of the means. It is the relation of right means for given ends. --Whewell. Syn: Wisdom; forecast; providence; considerateness; judiciousness; discretion; caution; circumspection; judgment. See {Wisdom}.

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