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prudential
adjective pru·den·tial \prü-ˈden(t)-shəl\
: having or showing careful good judgment
Full Definition of PRUDENTIAL
1
: of, relating to, or proceeding from prudence
2
: exercising prudence especially in business matters
— pru·den·tial·ly \-ˈden(t)-sh(ə-)lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of PRUDENTIAL
15th century
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