Definition of Expediency

a regard for what is helpful or useful in a situation but not necessarily morally right

Examples of Expediency in a sentence

The brazen ads were a source of expediency, shamelessly marketing teens to buy cigarettes.  🔊

Choosing principle of expediency, the actor refused to take part in a film that had scenes he was uncomfortable with regardless of the pay.  🔊

A means to an end, the immigrant’s sham marriage was nothing more than shameless expediency.  🔊

The governor saw bribing the senators as an act of political expediency that had to be done.  🔊

A crooked attorney, Thirsty always chose expediency over what is morally right when selecting clients.  🔊

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