도덕적 원칙보다는 이익이나 편의를 우선시하는 성질.
The quality of being convenient and practical for a particular purpose, often at the expense of moral principles.
예문:
"The government's decision was driven by political expediency rather than a genuine concern for the environment."
"Critics argued that the company prioritized economic expediency over the safety of its workers."
목적 달성을 위해 동원되는 일시적인 방책이나 수단.
A means of achieving a particular end, especially one that is convenient but perhaps improper or immoral.
예문:
"The use of a temporary loophole was a mere expediency to bypass the strict regulations."
"He viewed the alliance as a necessary expediency to defeat their common rival."