Expedience

usgb/ɛkˈspiːdiəns/
noun

The quality of being convenient and practical despite potentially being improper or immoral.

He chose expedience over ethical concerns when making the decision.
Visual representation of "expedience" - the quality of being convenient and practical despite potentially being improper or immoral.

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  • practical expedience
  • political expedience

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practical expedience, moral expedience, political expedience

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Convenience

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Expedience often emphasizes convenience over thorough reasoning. Example: In challenging situations, convenience might rule over thoughtfulness.
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Ethical Implications

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Using expedience may imply a disregard for ethics. Example: Political expedience sometimes leads to controversial decisions.
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Long-term vs. Short-term

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Expedience is often about short-term solutions. Example: A company may opt for expedience today over long-term welfare.
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