从权 (cōng) — (adverb) as a matter of expediency, according to what is practical
Definition
Formal/literary adverb meaning 'to act expediently' — bend the rules when the situation demands it, usually as a temporary exception. Almost always used in writing (reports, official statements), not everyday speech.
adverb
as a matter of expediencyaccording to what is practical
Examples
- ，从权。Zài tè shū qíng kuàng xià, wǒ men kě yǐ cōng chǔ lǐ.In special circumstances, we can handle it as a matter of expediency.
- 从权，。Tā jué dìng cōng xíng shì, zàn shí fàng qì yuán zé.He decided to act according to expediency and temporarily set aside principles.
- ，从权。Zhè cì tán pàn, wǒ men bù dé bù cōng.During this negotiation, we had no choice but to act expediently.
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