opportunism
noun/ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪzəm/
/ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪzəm/
[uncountable] (disapproving)- the practice of using situations unfairly to gain advantage for yourself without thinking about how your actions will affect other people
- political opportunism
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