Exigency
/ˈɛksɪdʒənsi/
Definitions
- (n.) A situation or condition demanding immediate action or remedy, often recognized in law as a justification for urgency.
The exigency of the case required the court to grant an emergency injunction.
Forms
- exigencies
Related terms
Commentary
Exigency often appears in legal contexts involving urgent or pressing circumstances that justify expedited procedures or exceptions to normal rules.
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