prudential

adjective pru·den·tial \prü-ˈden(t)-shəl\

: having or showing careful good judgment

Full Definition of PRUDENTIAL

: of, relating to, or proceeding from prudence

: exercising prudence especially in business matters

— pru·den·tial·ly \-ˈden(t)-sh(ə-)lē\ adverb

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15th century

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