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nouna means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one
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"in the circumstances it was expedient to express loyalty"adjectiveappropriate to a purpose; practical
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"was merciful only when mercy was expedient"adjectiveserving to promote your interestOpposite:
Examples of expedient
- "in the circumstances it was expedient to express loyalty"
- "was merciful only when mercy was expedient"