The Pacific Time Zone observes standard time by subtracting eight hours from Coordinated Universal Time (UTCâ8). During daylight saving time, its time offset is UTCâ7 and is thus based on the mean solar time of the 105th meridian west of the Greenwich Observatory.
Definition of lenient. 1  1 : of mild and tolerant disposition or effect : not harsh, severe, or strict lenient laws a lenient attitude. 2  2 : exerting a soothing or easing influence : relieving pain or stress.
Describe an action as prudent if it is the wise thing to do under the existing circumstances. If you're getting in trouble, it is probably prudent to keep your mouth closed and just listen. If you show good and careful judgment when handling practical matters, you can be described as prudent. Similarly, a wise and well-thought-through decision or action can be called prudent. The word comes from a contracted form of the Latin prÅvidÄns from the verb to foresee.. The English word provident wise in planning for the future is the non-contracted descendent of the same Latin root. Definitions of prudent.