1. The quality of being convenient and practical, even if not morally right; suitability for achieving a particular end
The government chose expedience over principle in making that decision.
O governo escolheu a conveniência em detrimento dos princípios na tomada dessa decisão.
2. A means or method adopted for convenience or to achieve a goal quickly, often without proper consideration
Using a temporary solution was merely an expedience until we could fix the real problem.
Usar uma solução temporária foi apenas uma conveniência até podermos resolver o problema real.