The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Expedite \Ex"pe*dite\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Expedited; p. pr. &
   vb. n. Expediting.]
   1. To relieve of impediments; to facilitate; to accelerate
      the process or progress of; to hasten; to quicken; as, to
      expedite the growth of plants.
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            To expedite your glorious march.      --Milton.
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   2. To despatch; to send forth; to issue officially.
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            Such charters be expedited of course. --Bacon.
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