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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.
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2. Exercising prudence; discretionary; advisory;
superintending or executive; as, a prudential committee.
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Prudential \Pru*den"tial\, n.
That which relates to or demands the exercise of, discretion
or prudence; -- usually in the pl.
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Many stanzas, in poetic measures, contain rules
relating to common prudentials as well as to religion.
--I. Watts.
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prudential
adj 1: arising from or characterized by prudence especially in
business matters; "he abstained partly for prudential
reasons"
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