Frugality

n.	1.	The quality of being frugal; prudent economy; that careful management of anything valuable which expends nothing unnecessarily, and applies what is used to a profitable purpose; thrift; -- opposed to extravagance. Frugality is founded on the principle that all riches have limits. - Burke.
	2.	A sparing use; sparingness; as, frugality of praise.

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frugality - prudence in avoiding waste Synonyms: frugalness

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