Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Prudential \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.

Prudential \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.

Source : WordNet®

prudential
     adj : arising from or characterized by prudence especially in
           business matters; "he abstained partly for prudential
           reasons"