imminence

[ im-uh-nuhns ]
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noun
  1. Also im·mi·nen·cy. the state or condition of being imminent or impending: the imminence of war.

  2. something that is imminent, especially an impending evil or danger.

Origin of imminence

1
From the Late Latin word imminentia, dating back to 1600–10. See imminent, -ence

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