state of emergency

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state of emergency (plural states of emergency)

  1. An unusually difficult or dangerous situation in which a government gives itself special powers or suspends normal legal procedures so as to regain control.
  2. A governmental decree declaring such situation.
  3. The status quo following such declaration.

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