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prudence

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1. prudence - Noun

2. Prudence - Proper noun

Meaning

The quality or state of being prudent; wisdom in the way of caution and provision; discretion; carefulness; hence, also, economy; frugality.

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the servants showed great tact and discretion Source: Internet

A former clerk of a notary, accountant in a bank and employee of the city's bridges and roads department, Jourde maintained the Commune's accounts with prudence. Source: Internet

Again, the way this thing was put on social media was not done in a legitimate and proper way and should not be taken seriously by people of prudence and fairness. Source: Internet

Although prudence itself does not perform any actions, and is concerned solely with knowledge, all virtues had to be regulated by it. Source: Internet

As Davis reported, "Cooney stressed restraint, prudence, and caution" in their marketing and licensing efforts. Source: Internet

But a wise person uses critical reasoning seasoned by generalized knowledge to judge the prudence of expert advice. Source: Internet

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