exigenta.[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.(Burke.)n.1. Exigency; pressing necessity; decisive moment.()Why do you cross me in this exigent? (Shak.)2. (o. Eng. Law) The name of a writ in proceedings before outlawry.(Abbott.)