plural exigencies
Definition of exigency
1
: that which is required in a particular situation
—usually used in plural exceptionally quick in responding to the exigencies of modern warfare— D. B. Ottaway
2a
: the quality or state of being exigent
b
: a state of affairs that makes urgent demands
a leader must act in any sudden exigency
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The first known use of exigency was in 1588
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