Exigency vs. Emergency
Exigencynoun
The demands or requirements of a situation.
Exigencynoun
An urgent situation, one requiring extreme effort or attention.
Exigencynoun
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.
Exigencynoun
a pressing or urgent situation;
Exigencynoun
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action;
Exigencynoun
an urgent need or demand
Emergencynoun
A situation which poses an immediate risk and which requires urgent attention.
Emergencynoun
The department of a hospital that treats emergencies.
Emergencynoun
An individual brought in at short notice to replace a member of staff, a player in a sporting team, etc.
Emergencynoun
(archaic) The quality of being emergent; sudden or unexpected appearance; an unforeseen occurrence.
Emergencynoun
Sudden or unexpected appearance; an unforeseen occurrence; a sudden occasion.
Emergencynoun
An unforeseen occurrence or combination of circumstances which calls for immediate action or remedy; pressing necessity; exigency.
Emergencynoun
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action;
Emergencynoun
a state in which martial law applies;
Emergencynoun
a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage
Emergency
An emergency is a situation that poses an immediate risk to health, life, property, or environment. Most emergencies require urgent intervention to prevent a worsening of the situation, although in some situations, mitigation may not be possible and agencies may only be able to offer palliative care for the aftermath.
