Associations to the word «Exigency»

Wiktionary

EXIGENCY, noun. The demands or requirements of a situation (usually plural.)
EXIGENCY, noun. An urgent situation.
EXIGENCY, noun. A situation requiring extreme effort or attention.

Dictionary definition

EXIGENCY, noun. A pressing or urgent situation; "the health-care exigency".
EXIGENCY, noun. A sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action; "he never knew what to do in an emergency".

Wise words

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