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prudence definition

pru·dence (pro̵̅o̅′dəns)

noun

  1. the quality or fact of being prudent
  2. careful management; economy

Etymology: ME < MFr < L prudentia < prudens: see prudent

Prudence definition

Pru·dence (pro̵̅o̅′dəns)

noun

a feminine name: dim. Prue

Etymology: LL, fem. of Prudentius < L prudentia: see prudence

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