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expedience

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ex·pe·di·ence  (k-spd-ns)
n.
Expediency.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.expedience - the quality of being suited to the end in view
advantage, vantage - the quality of having a superior or more favorable position; "the experience gave him the advantage over me"
inexpedience, inexpediency - the quality of being unsuited to the end in view
2.expedience - taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
selfishness - stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
Translations
expedience [ɪksˈpiːdɪəns] expediency [ɪksˈpiːdɪənsɪ] Nconveniencia f, oportunidad f (pej) → oportunismo m
expedience, expediency
n
(= self-interest)Zweckdenken nt, → Berechnung f
(of measure etc, = politic nature) → Zweckdienlichkeit f; (= advisability)Ratsamkeit f
expedience [ɪksˈpiːdɪˌəns] expediency [ɪkˈpiːdɪənsɪ] n (advisability) → convenienza, opportunità f inv (pej) → interesse personale
for the sake of expedience → per una questione di convenienza
expedience [ɪksˈpiːdɪˌəns] expediency [ɪkˈpiːdɪənsɪ] n (advisability) → convenienza, opportunità f inv (pej) → interesse personale
for the sake of expedience → per una questione di convenienza


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It is no question of mere expedience with me; it is a question of life and death
 
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