1. The quality of being convenient and practical, especially as opposed to being morally right or just
The government chose expediency over principle in making that decision.
O governo escolheu conveniência em detrimento de princípios naquela decisão.
2. A means or device adopted for convenience or to achieve a particular end quickly
Using shortcuts is sometimes an expediency in project management.
Usar atalhos é às vezes uma conveniência na gestão de projetos.
3. The quality of being suitable or advantageous for a particular purpose
The expediency of the new system improved workflow efficiency.
A conveniência do novo sistema melhorou a eficiência do fluxo de trabalho.