Definitions
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
Word origin
From Middle French exigence, from Late Latin exigentia (“urgency”) (from exigēns + -ia), from exigere (“to demand”).
Used in a sentence
“My business is with you, and you only. You should not have undertaken your office, unless prepared for its various exigencies.”
“[...] but these details I am compelled by exigencies of space to hold over until next month.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Urgent need”8 letters
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