PRUDENTIAL

prudential. Prudential, a. done upon principles of prudence

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Pru‐den″tial (?), a. 1. 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. 2. Exercising prudence; discretionary; advisory; superintending or executive; as, a prudential committee.