| prudence | | |
| n. (attribute) | 1. prudence | discretion in practical affairs. |
| ~ natural virtue | (scholasticism) one of the four virtues (prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance) derived from nature. |
| ~ discernment, discretion | the trait of judging wisely and objectively.; "a man of discernment" |
| ~ providence | the prudence and care exercised by someone in the management of resources. |
| ~ frugality, frugalness | prudence in avoiding waste. |
| n. (cognition) | 2. circumspection, discreetness, discretion, prudence | knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress.; "the servants showed great tact and discretion" |
| ~ sagaciousness, sagacity, discernment, judgement, judgment | the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations. |
| ~ confidentiality | discretion in keeping secret information. |
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