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Obstruction vs Exigency - What's the difference?

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Obstruction is a related term of exigency.


As nouns the difference between obstruction and exigency

is that obstruction is the act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed while exigency is the demands or requirements of a situation (usually plural ).

obstruction

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
  • That which obstructs or impedes; an obstacle; an impediment; a hindrance.
  • The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.

    • Synonyms

    * * hindrance * impedance * roadblock * * See also

    exigency

    English

    Noun

    (exigencies)
  • The demands or requirements of a situation (usually plural. )
  • An urgent situation.
  • A situation requiring extreme effort or attention.

    • Synonyms

    * exigence * necessity * urgency

    Related terms

    * exigent * exiguity * exiguous

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