= time-serving, n. Now rare.

Temporary compliance, etc.; time-serving, ‘trimming’; parleying: see temporize, v. 1.

The action of self-interestedly adapting one's conduct or views to suit prevailing circumstances.

= temporization, n. 1.

figurative. Balancing between opinions or parties so as to remain in favour with both sides: see trim, v. 17.

tendency towards time-serving behaviour; behaviour of this kind.

Time-serving, ‘trimming’; compromise.

time-serving.

The condition or quality of being mongrel or hybrid; †hybridization, cross-breeding, reproduction between different groups or populations (obsolete…

The principles or practice of mugwumps; behaviour characteristic of a mugwump; (political) aloofness.