
Exigency
Situational Urgency
Use 'exigency' to describe scenarios where quick decisions or responses are critical.
During the flood, the exigency of evacuating residents was clear.
Immediacy Emphasis
'Exigency' conveys an element of time sensitivity, stressing the importance of not delaying action.
The exigency of fixing the breach in the dam required swift action.
High Stakes
The term often implies that consequences are significant if immediate action isn't taken.
The hospital faced an exigency when the power went out.
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ConstraintContingencyCrisisDemandEmergencyNecessityPressureUrgency
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