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emergency meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of emergency at MeaningMonkey.org. emergency meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.EMERGENCY noun
Definition of emergency (noun)
- a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
- a state in which martial law applies
- "the governor declared a state of emergency"
- a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage
- synonyms: emergency brake, hand brake, parking brake
Source: Princeton University Wordnet