state of emergency English

Meaning state of emergency meaning

What does state of emergency mean?

state of emergency noun

— An unusually difficult or dangerous situation in which a government gives itself special powers or suspends normal legal procedures so as to regain control.

— A governmental decree declaring such situation.

— status quo

Synonyms state of emergency synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as state of emergency?

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martial law

urgency

state of siege

exigency

exigence

contingency