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Expediency

Expediency, as a noun, refers to the quality of being convenient, practical, or advantageous in achieving a particular goal or result.

Sense 1: Practicality or Convenience

Example sentence: The company decided to use disposable cups for the event due to the expedience of not having to wash dishes afterwards.

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Sense 2: Self-interest or Political Pragmatism

Example sentence: The politician's decision to support the controversial policy was purely based on expedience rather than genuine conviction.

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Sense 3: Quickness in Execution

Example sentence: The expediency with which the team finished the project impressed their clients.

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