a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one serving to promote your interest; "was merciful only when mercy was expedient" appropriate to a purpose; practical; "in the circumstances it was expedient to express loyalty
If it is expedient to do something, it is useful or convenient to do it, even though it may not be morally right. Governments frequently ignore human rights abuses in other countries if it is politically expedient to do so. helping you to deal with a problem quickly and effectively although sometimes in a way that is not morally right inexpedient (present participle of expedire; EXPEDITE). a quick and effective way of dealing with a problem
An expedient is an action that achieves a particular purpose, but may not be morally right. Surgical waiting lists were reduced by the simple expedient of striking off all patients awaiting varicose vein operations
Hastening or forward; hence, tending to further or promote a proposed object; fit or proper under the circumstances; conducive to self-interest; desirable; advisable; advantageous; sometimes contradistinguished from right