(UK, obsolete, transitive, law, forest law) The process of expeditating.

plural of expeditation

(idiomatic, law, informal, derogatory) A search for information, especially incriminating information, that is conducted without specific direction or goal, in the hope that something may turn up.

plural of fishing expedition

Of or pertaining to an expedition. / (military) Intended for military operations abroad.

(chiefly in the plural) One who goes on expeditions, especially one who is a member of an expeditionary military force.

One who goes on an expedition.

plural of expeditioner

plural of expeditionist

(rare) One who goes on an expedition.