Emergency Relief
/ˌɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi rɪˈliːf/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal or governmental aid provided immediately following a disaster or crisis to alleviate suffering and restore basic needs.
The government allocated emergency relief funds to victims of the hurricane.
- (n.) Temporary court-ordered assistance or remedy to prevent imminent harm before a full hearing.
The plaintiff sought emergency relief to stop the demolition pending trial.
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Commentary
Emergency relief often requires swift procedural mechanisms distinct from ordinary remedies and may combine governmental aid with legal injunctions.
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