expedient (adj.)

  1. serving to promote your interest; was merciful only when mercy was expedient'

    expedient (n.)

  1. a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one

    expedient (adj.)

  1. appropriate to a purpose; practical; in the circumstances it was expedient to express loyalty'

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