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op·por·tun·ism 
[op-er-too-niz-uhm, -tyoo-] Pronunciation Key
[op-er-too-niz-uhm, -tyoo-] Pronunciation Key –noun
| 1. | the policy or practice, as in politics, business, or one's personal affairs, of adapting actions, decisions, etc., to expediency or effectiveness regardless of the sacrifice of ethical principles. |
| 2. | action or judgment in accordance with this policy. |
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| op·por·tun·ist
(ŏp'ər-tōō'nĭst, -tyōō'-) Pronunciation Key
n. One who takes advantage of any opportunity to achieve an end, often with no regard for principles or consequences. op'por·tun'ism n. |
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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| opportunism | |
noun | |
| taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others |
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Opportunism
Op`por*tun"ism\, n. [Cf. F. opportunisme.] The art or practice of taking advantage of opportunities or circumstances, or of seeking immediate advantage with little regard for ultimate consequences. [Recent]
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
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