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expediency

/ɛk.ˈspiː.dɪ.ən.si/ · noun

Meaning

  1. The quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended; suitability for particular circumstance or situation.
  2. Pursuit of the course of action that brings the desired effect even if it is unjust or unprincipled.
  3. Haste; dispatch.
  4. An expedient.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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