Emergency /(?)/

E·mer·gen·cy

Emergency

n.

pl. Emergencies

  1. Sudden or unexpected appearance; an unforeseen occurrence; a sudden occasion.
    Most our rarities have been found out by casual emergency.
  2. An unforeseen occurrence or combination of circumstances which calls for immediate action or remedy; pressing necessity; exigency.
    To whom she might her doubts propose, On all emergencies that rose.
    A safe counselor in most difficult emergencies.
    — Brougham.