'Emergencies' definitions:

Definition of 'Emergencies'

From: GCIDE
  • Emergency \E*mer"gen*cy\, n.; pl. Emergencies. [See Emergence.]
  • 1. Sudden or unexpected appearance; an unforeseen occurrence; a sudden occasion. [1913 Webster]
  • Most our rarities have been found out by casual emergency. --Glanvill. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. An unforeseen occurrence or combination of circumstances which calls for immediate action or remedy; pressing necessity; exigency. [1913 Webster]
  • To whom she might her doubts propose, On all emergencies that rose. --Swift. [1913 Webster]
  • A safe counselor in most difficult emergencies. --Brougham.
  • Syn: Crisis; conjuncture; exigency; pinch; strait; necessity. [1913 Webster]