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Definition of Emergency

1. Noun. A sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action. "He never knew what to do in an emergency"

2. Noun. A state in which martial law applies. "The governor declared a state of emergency"

3. Noun. A brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage.

Definition of Emergency

1. n. Sudden or unexpected appearance; an unforeseen occurrence; a sudden occasion.

Definition of Emergency

1. Noun. A situation such as a natural or man-made disaster requiring urgent assistance. ¹

2. Noun. (Canada US often attributive) The department of a hospital that treats emergencies. ¹

3. Noun. (archaic) The quality of being emergent; sudden or unexpected appearance; an unforeseen occurrence. ¹

4. Adjective. Related to the emergency or to the provision of assistance. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Emergency

1. [n -CIES]

Medical Definition of Emergency

1. An unexpected development or happening; a sudden need for action. Origin: L. E-mergo, pp. -mersus, to rise up, emerge, fr. Mergo, to plunge into, dip (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Emergency

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emerge emerged emergence emergences emergencies emergency (current term) emergency-brake emergency brake emergency brakes emergency exit

emergency exits emergency landing emergency locator transmitter emergency locator transmitters emergency medical service emergency medical service communication systems emergency medical services emergency medical technician emergency medical technicians emergency medicine

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