\Pru*den"tial\, 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. `` A prudential line
   of conduct.'' --Sir W. Scott.
2. Exercising prudence; discretionary; advisory;
   superintending or executive; as, a prudential committee.

\Pru*den"tial\, n.
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.
                                               --I. Watts.