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Definition expedient in American English

expedient noun

[countable]noun
/ɪkˈspidiənt/
1

an action that produces an immediate result or solution to a problem, even though it may not be fair or honest

Example

He gained entry by the simple expedient of bribing the doorman.

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Definition expedient in American English