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expedience

DEFINITIONS OF: expedience

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n the quality of being suited to the end in view

Synonyms:
expediency
Antonyms:
inexpedience, inexpediency
the quality of being unsuited to the end in view
Type of:
advantage, vantage
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

n taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others

Synonyms:
opportunism, self-interest, self-seeking
Type of:
selfishness
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
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