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Definition of Expedience
1. Noun. The quality of being suited to the end in view.
Exact synonyms: Expediency
Generic synonyms: Advantage, Vantage
Derivative terms: Expedient, Expedient
Antonyms: Inexpedience, Inexpediency
Generic synonyms: Advantage, Vantage
Derivative terms: Expedient, Expedient
Antonyms: Inexpedience, Inexpediency
2. Noun. Taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others.
Exact synonyms: Opportunism, Self-interest, Self-seeking
Generic synonyms: Selfishness
Derivative terms: Expedient, Opportunist, Opportunistic
Generic synonyms: Selfishness
Derivative terms: Expedient, Opportunist, Opportunistic
Definition of Expedience
1. n. The quality of being expedient or advantageous; fitness or suitableness to effect a purpose intended; adaptedness to self-interest; desirableness; advantage; advisability; -- sometimes contradistinguished from moral rectitude.
Definition of Expedience
1. Noun. The quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended; propriety or advisability under the particular circumstances of a case. ¹
2. Noun. (obsolete) Speed, haste or urgency. ¹
3. Noun. Something that is expedient. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Expedience
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