Exigency

n.

1.

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.

Noun	1.	exigency - a pressing or urgent situation; "the health-care exigency"
	2.	exigency - a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action; "he never knew what to do in an emergency" Synonyms: emergency, pinch

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