pragmatic

(noun) an imperial decree that becomes part of the fundamental law of the land. Synonyms: pragmatic sanction.

(adj) concerned with practical matters. Synonyms: matter-of-fact, pragmatical. Examples: "A matter-of-fact (or pragmatic) approach to the problem." "A matter-of-fact account of the trip."

(adj) of or concerning the theory of pragmatism. Synonyms: pragmatical.

(adj) guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory. Synonyms: hardheaded, hard-nosed, practical. Examples: "A hardheaded appraisal of our position." "A hard-nosed labor leader." "Completely practical in his approach to business." "Not ideology but pragmatic politics."