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prudence n

(uncountable) The quality or state of being prudent: circumspection and good judgment in knowing how best to act; (countable, archaic) an instance of this. (uncountable, specifically) Synonym of frugality (“the quality of avoiding unnecessary expenditure; economy, parsimony, thrift, thriftiness”) (uncountable, obsolete) Synonym of providence (“preparation for the future; foresight”) Synonym of wisdom (“an element of personal character that enables one to distinguish the wise from the unwise; wise advice”)

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