2. Means devised in an exigency; shift.

Syn. -- Shift; contrivance; resource; substitute.

Ex*pe`di*en"tial (?). Governed by expediency; seeking advantage; as an expediential policy. "Calculating, expediential understanding." Hare. -- Ex*pe`di*en"tial*ly , adv. &?;.

Ex*pe"di*ent*ly (?) adv. 1. In an expedient manner; fitly; suitably; conveniently.

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