formal
1
: requiring immediate attention : needing to be dealt with immediately
exigent circumstances
2
: expecting much time, attention, effort, etc., from other people : demanding
exigent bosses/clients
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“Exigent.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/exigent. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.
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