Dictionary & Thesaurus

1.

(noun) a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one

Related Words: agency, crutch, improvisation, last resort, makeshift, means, pis aller, stopgap, temporary expedient, way

2.

(adjective) serving to promote your interest; "was merciful only when mercy was expedient"

Antonyms: inexpedient

3.

(satellite adjective) appropriate to a purpose; practical; "in the circumstances it was expedient to express loyalty"