definition of
urgency

[1] #1 urgency n. the state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity. wn

[2] #2 urgency n. pressing importance requiring speedy action; "the urgency of his need". wn

[3] #3 urgency n. an urgent situation calling for prompt action; "I'll be there, barring any urgencies"; "they departed hurriedly because of some great urgency in their affairs". wn

[4] #4 urgency n. [importunity, urging] insistent solicitation and entreaty; "his importunity left me no alternative but to agree". wn