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Pronunciation : E*mer"gen*cy
Part of Speech : n.;
Etymology : [See Emergence.]
Definition : 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.
pl. Emergencies.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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