expediency
noun
ex·pe·di·en·cy
ik-ˈspē-dē-ən(t)-sē 
plural expediencies
1
: the quality or state of being suited to the end in view : suitability, fitness
3
: adherence to expedient means and methods
put more emphasis on expediency than on principle—
W. H. Jones
W. H. Jones4
: a means of achieving a particular end : expedient
Synonyms
Examples of expediency in a Sentence
the expediency of such a plan is questionable
Recent Examples on the Web
Built for expediency Texas Children's emergency department is next door to its urgent care.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 2 Feb. 2024
The Trump campaign, and Vance in particular, need to answer and be held accountable for dangerous, racist lies for political expediency.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 27 Sep. 2024
At one level, the book is a work of contemporary history, telling the story of an ongoing global political crisis—a chaotic spectacle of uncertainty, fear, and political expediency in which multilateral cooperation quickly gave way to nationalism, populism, and great-power rivalry.
—Colin Kahl and Thomas Wright, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2021
There are folks across the country sounding alarms, for political expediency, that are frankly unjustified.
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 6 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for expediency 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 2 Feb. 2024
The Trump campaign, and Vance in particular, need to answer and be held accountable for dangerous, racist lies for political expediency.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 27 Sep. 2024
At one level, the book is a work of contemporary history, telling the story of an ongoing global political crisis—a chaotic spectacle of uncertainty, fear, and political expediency in which multilateral cooperation quickly gave way to nationalism, populism, and great-power rivalry.
—Colin Kahl and Thomas Wright, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2021
There are folks across the country sounding alarms, for political expediency, that are frankly unjustified.
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 6 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for expediency
Dictionary Entries Near expediency
Cite this Entry
“Expediency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expediency. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
expediency
noun
ex·pe·di·en·cy
ik-ˈspēd-ē-ən-sē
plural expediencies
: the use of expedient means and methods
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share