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Dictionary Information: Definition Prudential
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Description and Meaning: Prudence

  Prudential (Pru*den"tial) (?), a.

1. Proceeding from, or dictated or characterized by, prudence; prudent; discreet; sometimes, selfish or pecuniary as distinguished from higher motives or influences; as, prudential motives. " A prudential line of conduct." Sir W. Scott.
2. Exercising prudence; discretionary; advisory; superintending or executive; as, a prudential committee.
Prudential (Pru*den"tial), n.

That which relates to or demands the exercise of, discretion or prudence; -- usually in the pl. "Many stanzas, in poetic measures, contain rules relating to common prudentials as well as to religion." I. Watts.

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