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adj
Characterised by the use of prudence; arising from careful thought or deliberation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adj
Of a person: exercising prudence; cautious.
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adj
Advisory; superintending or executive.
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noun
A matter requiring prudence.
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Usage: archaic, in-plural
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adjective satellite
arising from or characterized by prudence especially in business matters
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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History
From Latin prudentia + -al.
Across languages
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