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Definitions for: Exigency [n] a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action; "he never knew what to do in an emergency"
[n] a pressing or urgent situation; "the health-care exigency"
Webster (1913) Definition: Ex"i*gen*cy, n.; pl. Exigencies. [LL. exigentia:
cf. F. exigence.]
The state of being exigent; urgent or exacting want; pressing
necessity or distress; need; a case demanding immediate
action, supply, or remedy; as, an unforeseen exigency. ``The
present exigency of his affairs.'' --Ludlow.
Syn: Demand; urgency; distress; pressure; emergency;
necessity; crisis.
Synonyms: emergency, pinch
See Also: crisis, crisis
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