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prudential (iou)



prudential adverb, adjective, & noun. LME.
[from PRUDENT + -IAL, after evidential etc.]
A. adverb. Prudentially. rare. Only in LME.
B. adjective.
1. Of, involving, or characterized by prudence; exercising prudence, esp. in business affairs. M17.
2. US History. Designating (any of several men appointed to conduct) the business and administrative affairs of a colonial town, society, etc., in New England. M17.
C. noun.
1. In pl. Prudential matters or considerations; US minor administrative or financial matters, esp. as relating to local government. M17.
2. A prudential maxim or precept. E-M18.
3. A person who urges prudence. rare. M19.
prudentialism noun prudential principles and practices; an instance of these: M19.
prudentialist noun a person who is guided by or acts from prudential motives; an adherent of prudentialism: M19.
prudentiality noun (rare) the quality of being prudential; prudential nature or character: M17.
prudentially adverb in a prudential manner; in accordance with prudence; on prudential grounds: M17.