a. [ L. exigens, -entis, p. pr. of exigere to drive out or forth, require, exact. See Exact. ] Exacting or requiring immediate aid or action; pressing; critical. “At this exigent moment.” Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
Why do you cross me in this exigent? Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (O. Eng. Law) An officer in the Court of King's Bench and Common Pleas whose duty it was to make out exigents. The office is now abolished. Cowell. [ 1913 Webster ]