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exigent

[ek-si-juhnt] / ˈɛk sɪ dʒənt /




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There are a few, such as consent searches and exigent circumstances where someone is in danger or evidence is about to be destroyed.

From Salon Jan. 23, 2026

There are exceptions, like exigent circumstances, but the government’s authority depends heavily on the context in which the search or seizure occurs.

From Slate Oct. 2, 2025

“Some people don’t want to have to get a long-term place,” she says, and signing a lease doesn’t allow any wiggle room for exigent circumstances.

From Salon Aug. 18, 2025

It says school officials “should not consent to access by an immigration enforcement officer unless he/she declares exigent circumstances or has a federal judicial warrant.”

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 4, 2025

And each time I was about to call an end to the chaos, I got sidetracked by exigent cries of “R-and-W, center gate!”

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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