Expedient Legal Definition

Middle English, Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin expedient-, expendiens, present participle of expedire liberate, prepare, be useful, from ex- + ped-, pes foot – more on foot expedient, political, advised means dictated by practical or intelligent motives. Expediency, as a rule, involves what is directly beneficial, regardless of ethics or consistent principles. A politically timely decision Politics emphasizes wisdom and tactical value, but usually involves a lack of openness or sincerity. An expression of political interest applies to what is practical, prudent or beneficial, but does not have the pejorative implication of expedient and political. Sometimes it is wise to say nothing about the fact that these sample phrases are automatically selected from various online information sources to reflect the current use of the word “expedient.” The views expressed in the examples do not represent the views of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us your feedback. Many legal powers are expressed in terms of what is “expedient” or “necessary or expedient”. What is meant by “shipper”? The use of the word “expedient” indicates that “the decision-maker must exercise general balance or judgment.” This was stated by Lieven J. at paragraph 43 of Open Spaces Society v SoS for DEFRA (2020) EWHC 1085 (Admin), a case concerning the diversion of a public footpath under section 119 of the Highways Act 1980.