a. [ L. prudens, -entis, contr. from providens: cf. F. prudent. See Provident. ]
Moses established a grave and prudent law. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
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n. That which relates to or demands the exercise of, discretion or prudence; -- usually in the
Many stanzas, in poetic measures, contain rules relating to common prudentials as well as to religion. I. Watts. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who is governed by, or acts from, prudential motives. [ R. ] Coleridge. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality or state of being prudential. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a prudential manner; prudently. South. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a prudent manner. [ 1913 Webster ]