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expedient meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of expedient at MeaningMonkey.org. expedient meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.EXPEDIENT noun
Definition of expedient (noun)
- a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one
EXPEDIENT adjective
Definition of expedient (adjective)
- serving to promote your interest
- "was merciful only when mercy was expedient"
- antonym: inexpedient
- appropriate to a purpose; practical
- "in the circumstances it was expedient to express loyalty"
Source: Princeton University Wordnet