Plural noun; urgent needs, pressing demands, or extreme circumstances that require immediate action or response.
From Latin exigentia, with the -ies plural ending (alternative to -es). This version uses a slightly different pronunciation and is equally valid to 'exigences.'
'The exigencies of war' is a famous phrase that justified tough decisions—it's the word used when politicians say 'circumstances demand we take drastic action.'
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