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Expediently

Expediently \Ex*pe"di*ent*ly\adv.

  1. In an expedient manner; fitly; suitably; conveniently.

  2. With expedition; quickly. [Obs.]

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
expediently

late 14c., from expedient (adj.) + -ly (2).

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expediently

adv. In an expedient manner

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expediently

adv. in an expedient manner [syn: inadvisably] [ant: inexpediently]

Usage examples of "expediently".

I had proved to be obstreperous, so my model-of-integrity cousin had expediently had me incarcerated while he made other arrangements.

Dawn expediently dispatched the two guards who were rushing her by waiting until the last moment and then ramming their heads together.

I don’t have to worry if I’ve done a disservice to minorities or expediently helped them endure the near future.

You can make it yours, if you act expediently, thus reunifying the territory of your forebears.