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English to English adjective
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serving to promote your interest |  | Example: was merciful only when mercy was expedient
source: wordnet30
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Hastening or forward; hence, tending to further or promote a proposed object; fit or proper under the circumstances; conducive to self-interest; desirable; advisable; advantageous; -- sometimes contradistinguished from right. | | source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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appropriate to a purpose; practical | | Example: in the circumstances it was expedient to express loyalty
source: wordnet30
noun
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a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one | | source: wordnet30
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That which serves to promote or advance; suitable means to accomplish an end. | | source: webster1913
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