a) A sending forth or setting forth the execution of some object of consequence; progress.
one of them began to come nearer our boat than at first I expected; but I lay ready for him, for I had loaded my gun with all possible expedition...
b) An important enterprise, implying a change of place; especially, a warlike enterprise; a march or a voyage with martial intentions; an excursion by a body of persons for a valuable end; as, a military, naval, exploring, or scientific expedition.
he presently exerted his utmost agility, and with surprizing expedition ascended the hill.
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