1. an urgent need or demand; a pressing requirement
Usage: often used in the plural form 'exigencies'
2. a difficult or critical situation that requires immediate action
Usage: formal usage

Examples

• The exigence of the situation forced us to make a quick decision.
• The company had to adapt to the exigencies of the market.
• In times of exigence, people often show their true character.
• The exigence of meeting the deadline left no room for delays.
• Financial exigencies required the organization to cut costs.
• She rose to meet the exigence of the moment with courage and wisdom.