Definition of "imminence" [im•mi•nence]

• The quality or condition of being about to occur. (noun)
• Something about to occur. (noun)

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• "Through the course of the second century, the notion of imminence diminished in importance, and faith in the kingdom above began to supplant the kingdom ahead."
• "Before these preparations, which recalled the imminence of the"
• "At the end of October Amnesty International warned of the "imminence" of his execution."