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pru|dence — «PROO duhns», noun. 1. wise thought before acting; good judgment: »All the virtues range themselves on the side of prudence, on the art of securing a present well being (Emerson). 2. good management; economy. Synonym Study 1 Prudence, foresight… … Useful english dictionary
im|pru|dence — «ihm PROO duhns», noun. lack of prudence; imprudent behavior. SYNONYM(S): indiscretion, rashness … Useful english dictionary
ju|ris|pru|dence — «JUR ihs PROO duhns», noun. 1. the science or philosophy of law. 2. a system of laws. 3. a branch of law. Medical jurisprudence deals with the use of medical knowledge in certain questions of law. 4. knowledge of law. ╂[< Latin jūrisprūdentia… … Useful english dictionary
ju·ris·pru·dence — /ˌʤɚrəsˈpruːdəns/ noun [noncount] formal : the study of law a professor of jurisprudence … Useful english dictionary
dence — ac·ci·dence; an·ti·co·in·ci·dence; co·in·ci·dence; cor·re·spon·dence; cre·dence; dec·a·dence; de·spon·dence; dif·fi·dence; dis·si·dence; im·pu·dence; in·ci·dence; in·de·pen·dence; ju·ris·pru·dence; prece·dence; pres·i·dence; pru·dence;… … English syllables
pru — ju·ris·pru·dence; ju·ris·pru·dent; ju·ris·pru·den·tial; PRU; pru·dence; pru·dent; pru·den·tial·ism; pru·dent·ly; pru·i·nate; pru·i·nes·cence; pru·i·nose; pru·i·nos·i·ty; pru·i·nous; pru·lau·ra·sin; pru·na·ce·ae; pru·nase; pru·na·sin; pru·nelle;… … English syllables
prudence — pru·dence … English syllables
prudent — pru|dent [ prudnt ] adjective * careful, and using good judgment: It may be prudent to get some expert advice first. ╾ pru|dence noun uncount: The country s leaders are calling for prudence and moderation. ╾ pru|dent|ly adverb … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
prudence — pru|dence [ˈpru:dəns] n [U] a sensible and careful attitude that makes you avoid unnecessary risks ▪ financial prudence … Dictionary of contemporary English
prudence — pru•dence [[t]ˈprud ns[/t]] n. 1) the quality or fact of being prudent 2) wisdom with regard to practical matters 3) cautiousness; circumspection 4) provident care in the management of resources; economy • Etymology: 1300–50 … From formal English to slang
