expedience

  1. Noun.  (uncountable) The quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended; propriety or advisability under the particular circumstances of a case.
  2. Noun.  (obsolete) Speed, haste or urgency.
  3. Noun.  Something that is expedient.

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