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.
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Pru*den"tial, n.
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.
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