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