Canadian English Meaning of emergency

emergency

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Definitions and Meaning of emergency in English

Wordnet

emergency (n)

a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

a state in which martial law applies

a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage

Webster

emergency (n.)

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

An unforeseen occurrence or combination of circumstances which calls for immediate action or remedy; pressing necessity; exigency.

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emergency

a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action, a state in which martial law applies, a brake operated by hand; usually op

crisis,boiling point,breaking point,clutch,juncture,Crossroads,crunch,Crunch time,Dunkirk,exigency

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