Meaning of the word "in the interest of" in English

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in the interest of

US /"ɪn ðə ˈɪn.trəst ʌv"/
UK /"ɪn ðə ˈɪn.trəst ʌv"/
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Phrase

1.

for the benefit or advantage of

Example:
In the interest of public safety, the event was canceled.
We need to act quickly in the interest of time.
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