state of emergency

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Definitions of state of emergency words

countable noun state of emergency If a government or other authority declares a state of emergency in an area, it introduces special measures such as increased powers for the police or army, usually because of civil disorder or because of a natural disaster such as an earthquake. 0
noun state of emergency a condition, declared by a government, in which martial law applies, usually because of civil unrest or natural disaster 0
noun state of emergency An unusually difficult or dangerous situation in which a government gives itself special powers or suspends normal legal procedures so as to regain control. 0
noun state of emergency A governmental decree declaring such situation. 0
noun state of emergency The status quo following such declaration. 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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