What does Expediency mean?
Definitions for Expediency
ɪkˈspi di ən siex·pe·di·en·cy
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Princeton's WordNet
expedience, expediencynoun
the quality of being suited to the end in view
Wiktionary
expediencynoun
The quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended; suitability for particular circumstance or situation.
expediencynoun
Pursuit of the course of action that brings the desired effect even if it is unjust or unprincipled.
expediencynoun
Haste; dispatch.
expediencynoun
An expedient.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Expedience, Expediencynoun
Etymology: from expedient.
Solemn dedications of things set apart for Divine Worship, could never have been universally practised, had not right reason dictated the high expediency and great use of such practices. Robert South, Sermons.
Let me hear
What yesternight our council did decree,
In forwarding this dear expedience. William Shakespeare, Henry IV.I shall break
The cause of our expedience to the queen,
And get her leave to part. William Shakespeare, Anth. and Cleopatra.Eight tall ships, three thousand men of war,
Are making hither with all due expedience. William Shakespeare, Richard II.
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expediency
Expediency refers to the quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral; suitability for a particular purpose that achieves a desired immediate result or outcome. It often implies a decision made based on self-interest or a strategy that values practicality or efficiency above ethical considerations.
Webster Dictionary
Expediencynoun
the quality of being expedient or advantageous; fitness or suitableness to effect a purpose intended; adaptedness to self-interest; desirableness; advantage; advisability; -- sometimes contradistinguished from moral rectitude
Expediencynoun
expedition; haste; dispatch
Expediencynoun
an expedition; enterprise; adventure
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Expediency in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Expediency in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of Expediency in a Sentence
The political expediency of a deal with Iran will overshadow U.S. aggressiveness on Syria ... There is a new-found understanding in Ankara about this.
It’s shocking. There is nothing that the Cubans have done to improve their standing, you have to earn your way up the ladder, not just have political expediency be the reason that you get moved from Tier 3.
The lawyer's truth is not Truth, but consistency or a consistent expediency.
Cowardice asks Is it safe Expediency asks Is it politic But Conscience asks Is it right
Expediency seems to be a word that is associated with Senator Clinton on important issues.
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