Urgence vs. Emergency

Urgencenoun

Urgency.

Emergencynoun

A situation which poses an immediate risk and which requires urgent attention.

Emergencynoun

The department of a hospital that treats emergencies.

Emergencynoun

An individual brought in at short notice to replace a member of staff, a player in a sporting team, etc.

Emergencynoun

(archaic) The quality of being emergent; sudden or unexpected appearance; an unforeseen occurrence.

Emergencynoun

Sudden or unexpected appearance; an unforeseen occurrence; a sudden occasion.

Emergencynoun

An unforeseen occurrence or combination of circumstances which calls for immediate action or remedy; pressing necessity; exigency.

Emergencynoun

a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action;

Emergencynoun

a state in which martial law applies;

Emergencynoun

a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage

Emergency

An emergency is a situation that poses an immediate risk to health, life, property, or environment. Most emergencies require urgent intervention to prevent a worsening of the situation, although in some situations, mitigation may not be possible and agencies may only be able to offer palliative care for the aftermath.