Expediency
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Expediency [ik-spee-dee-uhn-see]

NOUN

NOUN

  • The quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral; convenience.

  • A regard for what is advantageous rather than for what is right or just.

Example

“The political expediency is much needed at present.”

“We are in dire need of an economic expediency.”

Synonyms

Convenience, Advantage, Usefulness, Utility, Benefit, Profitability

Antonyms

Disadvantage, Drawback, Catch, Pitfall, Downside