mercenarily

/ˈmɜrsəˌnɛrəli/
adverb
  1. In a way that is motivated primarily by a desire for money or other material gain, rather than by moral principles or loyalty.
    • The lawyer acted mercenarily, taking on any case as long as the fee was large enough.
    • She mercenarily agreed to the merger, caring only about her own bonus.
    • He mercenarily switched political parties only when he saw a chance for a higher salary.
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