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PRU'DENT, a. Cautious; circumspect; practically wise; careful of the consequences of enterprises, measures or actions; cautious not to act when the end is of doubtful utility, or probably impracticable. The prudent man looketh well to his going. Prov.14. A prudent man foreseeth the evil and hideth himself. Prov.22.1. Dictated or directed by prudence; as prudent behavior.2. Foreseeing by instinct; as the prudent crane.3. Frugal; economical; as a prudent woman; prudent expenditure of money.4. Wise; intelligent. |
PRUDEN'TIAL, a. Proceeding from prudence; dictated or prescribed by prudence; as prudential motives; prudential rules. 1. Superintending the discretionary concerns of a society; as a prudential committee. |
PRUDENTIAL'ITY, n. The quality of being prudential; eligibility on principles of prudence. [Not used.] |
PRUDEN'TIALLY, adv. In conformity with prudence; prudently. |
PRUDEN'TIALS, n. plu. Maxims of prudence or practical wisdom. Many stanzas in poetic measures contain rules relating to common prudentials, as well as to religion.1. The subordinate discretionary concerns and economy of a company, society or corporation. The board of trustees appoint annually a committee to manage the prudentials of the corporation. |
PRU'DENTLY, adv. With prudence; with due caution or circumspection; discretely; wisely; as domestic affairs prudently managed; laws prudently framed or executed. 1. With frugality; economically; as income prudently expended. |
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