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expedient
adjective
(ex-pe-di-ent)
suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance
expedient
adjective
(ex-pe-di-ent)
characterized by concern with what is opportune; especially : governed by self-interest
expedient
noun
(ex-pe-di-ent)
something done or used to achieve a particular end usually quickly or temporarily : an expedient action or solution
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