exigency

Noun
  1. A pressing or urgent situation (synset 114056536)
    "the health-care exigency"
    is a type of: crisis - an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
  2. A sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action (synset 107432005)
    "he never knew what to do in an emergency"
    is a type of: crisis - a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something
    same as: emergency, pinch

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