(1) - Exigency (n.) The state of being exigent; urgent or exacting want; pressing necessity or distress; need; a case demanding immediate action, supply, or remedy; as, an unforeseen exigency.
(1) - Exigent (n.) The name of a writ in proceedings before outlawry. (2) - Exigent (n.) Exigency; pressing necessity; decisive moment. (3) - Exigent (a.) Exacting or requiring immediate aid or action; pressing; critical.