Expediency Definition
ĭk-spēdē-ən-sē
expediencies
noun
expediencies
The quality or state of being expedient; suitability for a given purpose; appropriateness to the conditions.
Webster's New World
Adherence to self-serving means.
A politician, guided by expediency rather than principle.
American Heritage
The doing or consideration of what is of selfish use or advantage rather than of what is right or just; self-interest.
Webster's New World
An expedient.
Webster's New World
Expediency is defined as someone or something that is defined as appropriate for a situation or someone doing something for selfish reasons.
An example of expediency is a company that's losing money laying off employees.
An example of expediency is a politician appointing someone to a position because they donated money to their campaign.
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