English Explanatory Dictionary

state of emergency

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An unusually difficult or dangerous situation in which a government gives itself special powers or suspends normal legal procedures so as to regain control.
  2. A governmental decree declaring such situation.
  3. The status quo following such declaration.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

state of emergency states of emergency

Related words

state of alarm state of siege curfew martial law permacrisis polycrisis
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