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Meaning of
necessity
in English
necessity
us
//nɪˈsɛs.ɪ.ti//
uk
//ˌnɛ.səˈsɪ.ti//
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Plural
necessities
Definitions
Noun
state
of
being
necessary
;
unavoidable
a
required
or
essential
thing
;
indispensable
condition
of
being
needy
;
desperate
lack
The
charity
organization
addressed
the
necessity
of
food
and
shelter
for
the
homeless
.
an
unavoidable
or
compelling
force
(
overruling
power
)
The
government
considered
the
necessity
of
imposing
a
curfew
to
maintain
public
order
.
basic
needs
or
requirements
(
to
survive
)
The
company
recognized
the
necessity
of
providing
clean
water
for
its
employees
.
justification
for
a
crime
;
greater
good
The
court
considered
the
necessity
of
the
self-defense
action
in
the
case
.