expediency
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British pronunciation
/ɛkspˈiːdi‍ənsi/

Definition & Meaning of "expediency"in English

Expediency
01

the situation in which some action is useful or necessary, even if it is not morally acceptable

example
Examples
The decision was made out of expediency, even though it compromised their principles.
In times of crisis, expediency often dictates actions that might otherwise be considered unethical.
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