[ ɪk'spi:dɪənt , ɛk- ]
■ adjective
1》 convenient and practical although possibly improper or immoral.
2》 suitable or appropriate.
■ noun a means to an end, especially one that is convenient but possibly improper.
Derivatives
expedience noun
expediency noun
~ly adverb
Origin
ME: from L. ~- , expedire (see expedite ).