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Exigence

EX'IGENCE EX'IGENCY, n. [L. exigens from exigo, to exact; ex and ago, to drive.] 1. Demand; urgency; urgent need or want. We speak of the exigence of the case; the exigence of the times, or of business. 2. Pre...

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EX'IGENCE

EX'IGENCY, n. [L. exigens from exigo, to exact; ex and ago, to drive.]

1. Demand; urgency; urgent need or want. We speak of the exigence of the case; the exigence of the times, or of business.

2. Pressing necessity; distress; any case which demands immediate action, supply or remedy. A wise man adapts his measures to his exigencies. In the present exigency, no time is to be lost.

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