expedition
ex·pe·di·tion (ĕk'spĭ-dĭshʹən)n. 1. a. A journey undertaken by a group of people with a definite objective: an expedition against the enemy stronghold; a scientific expedition to the South Pole. b. The group undertaking such a journey. 2. Speed in performance; promptness. See Synonyms at haste. [Middle English expedicioun, military campaign, from Old French expedition, from Latin expedītiō, expedītiōn-, from expedītus, past participle of expedīre, to make ready. See expedite.]
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