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Meaning of expediency

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

expediency

Pronunciation:/ɛk.ˈspiː.dɪ.ən.si/

noun

Definitions

  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.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/expediency

Related words

expedienceexpedienteffectivenessconveniencefeasibilityusefulnessutilityappropriateness