Emergency Duty
/ˈɪmərdʒənsi ˈdjuːti/
Definitions
- (n.) An obligation imposed on an individual, often a public official or employee, to respond immediately to urgent situations affecting public safety, health, or welfare.
The firefighter was called away from his personal matters to fulfill his emergency duty during the wildfire.
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- emergency duty
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Commentary
Emergency duty typically arises under statutory or regulatory authority, requiring prompt response; clarity in drafting should specify scope and conditions of the duty.
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