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Opportunism

Opˊpor-tun′ism

,
Noun.
[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.
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opportunism

opportunism

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Noun

opportunism (countable and uncountable, plural opportunisms)

  1. The practice of taking advantage of any situations or people to achieve an end, often with no regard for principles or consequences.

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