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expedient
/ɪk'spidiənt/
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  1. noun
    a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one
    type of:
    agency means way
  2. adjective
    appropriate to a purpose; practical
    "in the circumstances it was expedient to express loyalty"

    Similar: 

    politic
  3. adjective
    serving to promote your interest
    "was merciful only when mercy was expedient"

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    opportunistic carpetbagging carpetbag advantageous timeserving opportunist
    Opposite:
    inexpedient
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