prudence

1. Discretion in practical affairs (synset 104899989)
   is a type of:

   • natural virtue - (scholasticism) one of the four virtues (prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance) derived from nature
   • discernment, discretion - the trait of judging wisely and objectively
   subtypes:

   • providence - the prudence and care exercised by someone in the management of resources
   • frugality, frugalness - prudence in avoiding waste
2. Knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress (synset 105623283)
   "the servants showed great tact and discretion"
   is a type of: discernment, judgement, judgment, sagaciousness, sagacity - the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations
   subtypes: confidentiality - discretion in keeping secret information
   same as: circumspection, discreetness, discretion

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