Noun prudence has 2 senses
  1. prudence - discretion in practical affairs
    --1 is a kind of
    discretion, discernment; natural virtue
    Antonyms: imprudence
    --1 has particulars: providence; frugality, frugalness
  2. discretion, discreetness, circumspection, prudence - knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion"
    --2 is a kind of sagacity, sagaciousness, judgment, judgement, discernment
    --2 has particulars: confidentiality
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