Prudential /(?)/

Pru·den·tial

Prudential

a.
  1. Proceeding from, or dictated or characterized by, prudence; prudent; discreet; sometimes, selfish or pecuniary as distinguished from higher motives or influences; as, prudential motives.
  2. Exercising prudence; discretionary; advisory; superintending or executive; as, a prudential committee.

Prudential

n.
  1. That which relates to or demands the exercise of, discretion or prudence; -- usually in the pl.
    Many stanzas, in poetic measures, contain rules relating to common prudentials as well as to religion.