1. relating to or involving careful judgment and practical wisdom in managing affairs
2. relating to matters of practical consideration rather than principle
Usage: formal

Examples

• The board made a prudential decision to delay the expansion.
• Prudential concerns about costs influenced their choice.
• The company’s prudential policies helped it survive the recession.
• She took a prudential approach to investing her savings.
• The government cited prudential reasons for the new regulations.
• His prudential management style earned respect from colleagues.