Suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended. / Affording short-term benefit, often at the expense of the long-term. / Governed by self-interest, often short-term self-interest.

A method or means for achieving a particular result, especially when direct or efficient; a resource.

plural of expedient

In an expedient manner

plural of expediency

plural of expedience

(uncountable) The quality of being fit or suitable to cause some desired end or the purpose intended; propriety or advisability under the particular circumstances of a case. / Speed, haste or urgency.

(uncountable) The quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended; suitability for particular circumstance or situation.

(rare, historical) To injure (a dog) by cutting away the pads of the forefeet, thereby preventing it from hunting.

(obsolete) Expeditious.