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Definitions for: Emergency
[n] a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage
[n] a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action; "he never knew what to do in an emergency"
[n] a state in which martial law applies; "the governor declared a state of emergency"
[adj] made necessary by sudden occurrence demanding immediate remedy; "the plane made an emergency landing"; "an emergency session to consider aid for the earthquake victims"
Webster (1913) Definition: E*mer"gen*cy, n.; pl. Emergencies. [See
Emergence.]
1. Sudden or unexpected appearance; an unforeseen occurrence;
a sudden occasion.
Most our rarities have been found out by casual
emergency. --Glanvill.
2. An unforeseen occurrence or combination of circumstances
which calls for immediate action or remedy; pressing
necessity; exigency.
To whom she might her doubts propose, On all
emergencies that rose. --Swift.
A safe counselor in most difficult emergencies.
--Brougham.
Syn: Crisis; conjuncture; exigency; pinch; strait; necessity.
Synonyms: emergency brake, exigency, hand brake, parking brake, pinch, unscheduled
See Also: brake, crisis, temporary state
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