A situation which poses an immediate risk and which requires urgent attention.
The department of a hospital that treats emergencies.
An individual brought in at short notice to replace a member of staff, a player in a sporting team, etc.
The quality of being emergent; sudden or unexpected appearance; an unforeseen occurrence.
Urgent; needing immediate action.
Demanding; requiring great effort.
Extremity; end; limit; pressing urgency.
The amount that is required.
A writ in proceedings before outlawry.