Definitions for expedient
Overview of noun expedient
The noun expedient has 1 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)
1. expedient
(a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one)
Overview of adj expedient
The adj expedient has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) expedient
(serving to promote your interest; "was merciful only when mercy was expedient")
2. expedient
(appropriate to a purpose; practical; "in the circumstances it was expedient to express loyalty")
