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Noun: opportunism  `ó-pur'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

See also: opportunist, opportunistic

Type of: selfishness

Encyclopedia: Opportunism

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