Expedient
nounɪk'spidiənt
Adjective
serving to promote your interest
“was merciful only when mercy was expedient”
appropriate to a purpose; practical
“in the circumstances it was expedient to express loyalty”
Noun
a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one
Type of:AgencyMeansWay
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