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opportunism

op·por·tu·nism

US/ˌɑpɜrˈtuˌnɪzʌm/ uncommon

noun

1.

taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others

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Origin

From French opportunisme, equivalent to opportune + -ism.

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