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Noun: opportunism  ,ó-pu(r)'t(y)oo,ni-zum
  1. Taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
    - self-interest, self-seeking, expedience

Derived forms: opportunisms

Type of: selfishness

Encyclopedia: Opportunism

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