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state of emergency
[ steyt uhv i-mur-juhn-see ]
noun
- a situation of urgent need for help and relief, brought about by a natural disaster, act of terrorism, or other crisis, especially as declared by a governor, president, mayor, or other official:
As devastation from last night’s tornadoes continues to be assessed, the governor has declared a state of emergency in the three worst-hit counties.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of state of emergency1
First recorded in 1955–60
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