insistence insistence /ˌɪnˈsɪstəns/

noun

1. () Continual and persistent demands  ( insisting , insistence )
   continual and persistent demands
   
2. The act of insisting on something  ( insistence , insistency )
   the act of insisting on something
    Insistence on grammatical correctness is a conservative position
   insistence on grammatical correctness is a conservative position
   
3. The state of demanding notice or attention  ( imperativeness , insistence , insistency , press , pressure )
   the state of demanding notice or attention
    The insistence of their hunger
   the insistence of their hunger
    The press of business matters
   the press of business matters