Definition of Prudince
Pru"dence (?), n. [F., fr. L.
prudentia, contr. from providentia. See Prudent,
and cf. Providence.] The quality or state of being
prudent; wisdom in the way of caution and provision; discretion;
carefulness; hence, also, economy; frugality.
Prudence is principally in reference to actions
to be done, and due means, order, seasons, and method of doing or not
doing. Sir M. Hale.
Prudence supposes the value of the end to be
assumed, and refers only to the adaptation of the means. It is the
relation of right means for given ends.
Whewell.
Syn. -- Wisdom; forecast; providence; considerateness;
judiciousness; discretion; caution; circumspection; judgment. See
Wisdom.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- The quality or state of being prudent; wisdom in the way of caution and provision; discretion; carefulness; hence, also, economy; frugality.
Prudence is principally in reference to actions to be done, and due means, order, seasons, and method of doing or not doing. -Sir M. Hale.
Prudence supposes the value of the end to be assumed, and refers only to the adaptation of the means. It is the relation of right means for given ends. -Whewell.
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