Expe*di"tious*ness

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Expeditious \Ex`pe*di"tious\, a.
   Possessed of, or characterized by, expedition, or efficiency
   and rapidity in action; performed with, or acting with,
   expedition; quick; having celerity; speedily; as, an
   expeditious march or messenger. -- {Ex`pe*di"tious*ly}, adv.
   -- {Ex`pe*di"tious*ness}, n.

   Syn: Prompt; ready; speedy; alert. See {Prompt}.
        [1913 Webster]