exigent state or character; urgency.

Usually, exigencies. the need, demand, or requirement intrinsic to a circumstance, condition, etc.

the exigencies of city life.

a case or situation that demands prompt action or remedy; emergency

He promised help in any exigency.

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exigency , hot water , trouble , necessity , climacteric , crossroad , head , juncture , pass , turning point , zero hour , need , want