Prudence
noun
1.
the quality or fact of being prudent, or wise in practical affairs, as by providing for the future.
2.
caution with regard to practical matters; discretion.
3.
regard for one’s own interests.
4.
provident care in the management of resources; economy; frugality.
noun
1.
a female given name.
noun
1.
caution in practical affairs; discretion or circumspection
2.
care taken in the management of one’s resources
3.
consideration for one’s own interests
4.
the condition or quality of being prudent
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