King James Bible Dictionary

PRU'DENT, adjective Cautious; circumspect; practically wise; careful of the consequences of enterprises, measures or actions; cautious not to act when the end is of doubtful utility, or probably impracticable.

The prudent man looketh well to his going. Proverbs 14:8.

A prudent man foreseeth the evil and hideth himself. Proverbs 22:3.

1. Dictated or directed by prudence; as prudent behavior.

2. Foreseeing by instinct; as the prudent crane.

3. Frugal; economical; as a prudent woman; prudent expenditure of money.

4. Wise; intelligent.

PRUDEN'TIAL, adjective Proceeding from prudence; dictated or prescribed by prudence; as prudential motives; prudential rules.

1. Superintending the discretionary concerns of a society; as a prudential committee.

PRUDENTIAL'ITY, noun The quality of being prudential; eligibility on principles of prudence. [Not used.]

PRUDEN'TIALLY, adverb In conformity with prudence; prudently.

PRUDEN'TIALS, noun plural Maxims of prudence or practical wisdom.

Many stanzas in poetic measures contain rules relating to common prudentials as well as to religion.

1. The subordinate discretionary concerns and economy of a company, society or corporation. The board of trustees appoint annually a committee to manage the prudentials of the corporation.

PRU'DENTLY, adverb With prudence; with due caution or circumspection; discretely; wisely; as domestic affairs prudently managed; laws prudently framed or executed.

1. With frugality; economically; as income prudently expended.