- 1. n. Sudden or unexpected appearance; an unforeseen occurrence; a sudden occasion. Source: opted
- 2. n. An unforeseen occurrence or combination of circumstances which calls for immediate action or remedy; pressing necessity; exigency. Source: opted
- 3. n. a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action Source: wordnet
- 4. n. a state in which martial law applies Source: wordnet
- 5. n. a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage Source: wordnet
- 6. 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. Source: webster
- 7. j:1/n:99 n. a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action n. a state in which martial law applies Source: ecdict
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