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exigency

/ɛksɪˈdʒɛnsi/ noun · British & US
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What does exigency mean?

noun

A pressing or urgent need or demand; a situation requiring immediate action or attention.

Example

"The hospital's emergency department was overwhelmed by the exigency of the situation."

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