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ex·pe·di·en·cy

expediency

pronunciation:
ihk spi di n si
part of speech: noun
inflections: expediencies
definition 1: suitability, or the thing or action suitable, to the specific purpose or circumstances.
definition 2: advantageousness to one's own interests, as opposed to moral rightness or justice.
derivation: expedience (n.)