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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
Emergency \E*mer"gen*cy\, n.; pl. {Emergencies}. [See
{Emergence}.]
1. Sudden or unexpected appearance; an unforeseen occurrence;
a sudden occasion.
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Most our rarities have been found out by casual
emergency. --Glanvill.
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2. An unforeseen occurrence or combination of circumstances
which calls for immediate action or remedy; pressing
necessity; exigency.
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To whom she might her doubts propose,
On all emergencies that rose. --Swift.
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A safe counselor in most difficult emergencies.
--Brougham.
Syn: Crisis; conjuncture; exigency; pinch; strait; necessity.
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