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IPA transcription: [p'ɹudəns]
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Noun
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knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
“the servants showed great tact and discretion”
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discretion in practical affairs
Usage examples
- In addition, it was forbidden any longer to teach philosophy and jurisprudence in Athens.
- He studied jurisprudence in Pavia's university.
- Because prudence was always your strong suit.
- His jurisprudence has sometimes been praised for adhering to the doctrine of judicial restraint.
- For eight years, Howard wrote the "Dear Prudence" column featured in "Slate" magazine.
- Prudence has a directive capacity with regard to the other virtues.
- These express that Shruti, Smriti and Achara are sources of jurisprudence and law.
- Historians have also studied his neo-Stoicism and his ideas about virtue, prudence, and discipline.
- Given his career, the curriculum must have included jurisprudence.
- I see the imprudence of it.