emergency

  1. Noun.  A situation such as a natural or man-made disaster requiring urgent assistance.
  2. Noun.  (Canada, US) The department of a hospital that treats emergencies.
  3. Noun.  (archaic) The quality of being emergent; sudden or unexpected appearance; an unforeseen occurrence.
  4. Adjective.  Related to the emergency or to the provision of assistance.

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