prudence

The quality of being prudent.

Regard for self-interest; worldly wisdom; policy.

Knowledge; science. Compare jurisprudence.

Synonyms Discretion, Providence, etc. (see wisdom), judiciousness, care, considerateness, caution, circumspection, judgment, wariness.

The quality or state of being prudent; wisdom in the way of caution and provision; discretion; carefulness; hence, also, economy; frugality.

The quality or state of being prudent; wisdom in the way of caution and provision; discretion; carefulness; hence, also, economy; frugality.

knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress

discretion in practical affairs