What is the meaning of expedient?

noun

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

adjective

  • Serving to promote your interest.
    • usage: "was merciful only when mercy was expedient"
  • Appropriate to a purpose; practical.
    • usage: "in the circumstances it was expedient to express loyalty"
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