exigency
[ ek-si-juhn-see, ig-zij-uhn- ]
/ ˈɛk sɪ dʒən si, ɪgˈzɪdʒ ən- /
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noun, plural ex·i·gen·cies.
exigent state or character; urgency.
Usually exigencies . the need, demand, or requirement intrinsic to a circumstance, condition, etc.: the exigencies of city life.
a case or situation that demands prompt action or remedy; emergency: He promised help in any exigency.
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exigency
exigence (ˈɛksɪdʒəns)
/ (ˈɛksɪdʒənsɪ, ɪɡˈzɪdʒənsɪ) /
noun plural -gencies or -gences
the state of being exigent; urgency
(often plural) an urgent demand; pressing requirement
an emergency
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