Definition
从权 is a literary set phrase used adverbially meaning to act according to expediency or pragmatism under the circumstances, often when strict rules or principles are bent for practical reasons. It appears in formal or written contexts, implying a strategic compromise rather than a rigid adherence to norms.
adverb
as a matter of expediencyaccording to what is practical
Examples
- ，从权。Zài tèshū qíngkuàng xià, wǒmen kěyǐ cōng chǔlǐ.In special circumstances, we can handle it as a matter of expediency.
- 从权，。Tā juédìng cōng xíngshì, zànshí fàngqì yuánzé.He decided to act according to expediency and temporarily set aside principles.
- ，从权。Zhè cì tánpàn, wǒmen bùdébù cōng.During this negotiation, we had no choice but to act expediently.
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