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(uncountable) The quality of being fit or suitable to cause some desired end or the purpose intended; propriety or advisability under the particular circumstances of a case. / Speed, haste or urgency.

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expedience

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Source Word

expedience

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ɛk.spiː.dɪ.əns/

Noun

uncountable countable obsolete

Japanese Meaning

（目的達成のために）都合が良いこと、便宜 / 特定の状況において適切または望ましい性質や状態 / 速さ、迅速さ、急ぎ

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Despite growing criticism, the government chose expedience over principle to push the bill through before the session ended.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

増大する批判にもかかわらず、政府は会期終了前に法案を通すために原則よりも便宜を選んだ。

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(uncountable) The quality of being fit or suitable to cause some desired end or the purpose intended; propriety or advisability under the particular circumstances of a case.