expedient

/ɪkspˈidiʌnt/

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Definitions

Adjective
serving to promote your interest; "was merciful only when mercy was expedient"
Adjective Satellite
appropriate to a purpose; practical; "in the circumstances it was expedient to express loyalty"
Noun
a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one

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