emergencies

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emergencies - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  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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