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| ne·ces·si·ty [ nə séssətee ] (plural ne·ces·si·ties) |
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1. something essential: something that is essential, especially a basic requirement
  food, shelter, and the other necessities
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2. compelling circumstances: circumstances that create a need or an obligation
issuing replacements as necessity dictates
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3. need: the condition of being needed or required
We'll hire new staff when the necessity arises.
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4. philosophy necessary quality: the quality of being necessary or of not being able to be otherwise
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| [14th century. Via French< Latin necessitas< necesse (see necessary)] |
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of necessity because it is impossible to prevent or avoid
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