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imprudence

noun im·pru·dence \(ˌ)im-ˈprü-dən(t)s\

Definition of IMPRUDENCE

1
:  the quality or state of being imprudent
2
:  an imprudent act
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First Known Use of IMPRUDENCE

15th century

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