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  2. Prudence - Wikipedia

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    Prudence (Latin: prudentia, contracted from providentia meaning "seeing ahead, sagacity") is the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason. [1] It is classically considered to be a virtue , and in particular one of the four cardinal virtues (which are, with the three theological virtues , part of the seven virtues ).

  3. Glossary of rhetorical terms - Wikipedia

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    Paraprosdokian – a sentence in which the latter half takes an unexpected turn. Parataxis – using juxtaposition of short, simple sentences to connect ideas, as opposed to explicit conjunction. Parenthesis – an explanatory or qualifying word, clause, or sentence inserted into a passage that is not essential to the literal meaning.

  4. Phronesis - Wikipedia

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    The reason is that Prudence [phronesis] includes a knowledge of particular facts, and this is derived from experience, which a young man does not possess; for experience is the fruit of years. [ 7 ] Modern Philosophy

  5. Prudence (disambiguation) - Wikipedia

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    Prudence is a virtue, the exercising of good judgment or wisdom in practical matters. The opposite is Imprudence. Prudence may also refer to: Herreshoff Prudence, an American sailboat design; Prudence (given name) Prudent Investment; Prudence, West Virginia; Prudence Island, Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island; Prudence Building, Manhattan, New York

  6. Prude - Wikipedia

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    A prude is a person with a very sensitive attitude and narrowness towards custom and morality. [1] [2] The word prude comes from the Old French word prudefemme also prodefemme meaning loyal, respectable or modest woman, [3] which was the source of prude in the 18th century. [1]

  7. Jurisprudence - Wikipedia

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    The sentences of the iudex were supposed to be simple interpretations of the traditional customs, but—apart from considering what traditional customs applied in each case—soon developed a more equitable interpretation, coherently adapting the law to newer social exigencies.

  8. Delphic maxims - Wikipedia

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    These sayings were traditionally said to have originated with the Seven Sages, a legendary group of philosophers and statesmen who flourished in the 6th century BC. [8] The first known reference to the Seven Sages is in Plato's Protagoras, where they are said to have collectively authored the first two maxims.

  9. Duty of Prudence - Wikipedia

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    In Trust Law, the Duty of Prudence traditionally includes the duty of a trustee to administer a trust with a degree of care, skill and caution. The degree of care required depends both on the jurisdiction on the trustee's actual or purported skill, for example if they have an accounting background (or claimed to have one), they must exercise professional care.