importunity

UK /ɪmpɔːˈtjuːnɪti/ US /ˌɪmpɔɹˈtuːnɪti/
noun 2

Definitions

noun

1

A constant and insistent demanding.

Then way what loſſe your honor may ſuſtaine / If with too credent eare you liſt his ſongs / Or looſe your hart, or your chaſt treaſure open / To his vnmaſtred importunity.

I say vnto you, Though he will not rise, and giue him, because he is his friend: yet because of his importunitie, hee will rise and giue him as many as he needeth.

2

An inappropriate or unsuitable time; unseasonableness.

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