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prudence
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prudence
(noun)
prudence
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ˈ
pruːdəns/
noun
prudence
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ˈ
pruːdəns/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of PRUDENCE
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noncount
]
:
careful good judgment that allows someone to avoid danger or risks
act with ordinary/reasonable
prudence
He always exercises
prudence
with his finances.
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