exigency
noun
exigent state or character; urgency.
exigencies
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pluralof exigency.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Unencumbered by deep convictions and free from the constraints imposed by conventional morality or codes of honor, he can alter his tactics to the exigencies of the moment without hesitation or scruple.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
"To spare them from the exigencies of the bill should be done on the grounds that membership of this House would allow them to maintain more easily the contacts that help them perform their duties."
From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2026
It will be encumbered neither by norms nor the exigencies that compel speech in a democratic society.
From Salon ● Mar. 10, 2026
His nonchalant attitude toward the exigencies of the stage rankled the more experienced cast members, who resented the way he tried to control their every movement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2024
A safe-conduct was offered him, but it was expressly declared subject to the exigencies of the faith.
From A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II by Henry Charles Lea
