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prudence
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/pɾuˈdẽsjɐ/pru·dên·ci·a
Definition
1The quality of being prudent; caution, wisdom, and good judgment in action, avoiding unnecessary risks.
Usage examples
“He drove with prudence on the wet road.”
“She advised him to act with prudence in the negotiation.”
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Common combinations
act with prudenceexercise prudenceadvise prudencedue prudence
Idiomatic expressions
- prudence is the better part of valor (it is wise to be cautious)