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Webster 1913 Edition
Prudential
Pru-den′tial
,Adj.
1.
Proceeding from, or dictated or characterized by, prudence; prudent; discreet; sometimes, selfish or pecuniary as distinguished from higher motives or influences;
“ A prudential line of conduct.” as,
. prudential
motivesSir W. Scott.
2.
Exercising prudence; discretionary; advisory; superintending or executive;
as, a
. prudential
committeePru-den′tial
,Noun.
That which relates to or demands the exercise of, discretion or prudence; – usually in the
pl.
Many stanzas, in poetic measures, contain rules relating to common
prudentials
as well as to religion. I. Watts.
Webster 1828 Edition
Prudential
PRUDEN'TIAL
,Adj.
1.
Superintending the discretionary concerns of a society; as a prudential committee.