Category:Prudential

Pru*den"tial, a.

1. Proceeding from, or dictated or characterized by, prudence; Prudent; discreet; sometimes, selfish or pecuniary as distinguished From higher motives or influences; as, prudential motives. " a Prudential line of conduct." Sir w. Scott.

2. Exercising prudence; discretionary; advisory; superintending or Executive; as, a prudential committee.

Prudential Pru*den"tial, n.

Defn: 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.