expediency

noun

Definition of expediencynext
as in expedience
suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances the expediency of such a plan is questionable

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“Expediency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expediency. Accessed 28 Jan. 2023.

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