In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
EXIGENTLY
Etymology
Adverb
exigently (comparative more exigently, superlative most exigently)
In an exigent manner.
Source: Wiktionary
EXIGENT
Ex`i*gent, a. Etym: [L. exigens, -entis, p. pr. of exigere to drive out or forth, require, exact. See Exact.]
Definition: Exacting or requiring immediate aid or action; pressing; critical. "At this exigent moment." Burke.
Ex"i*gent, n.
1. Exigency; pressing necessity; decisive moment. [Obs.] Why do you cross me in this exigent Shak.
2. (o. Eng. Law)
Definition: The name of a writ in proceedings before outlawry. Abbott.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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OBLIGATE
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