State of Alert
/ˈsteɪt əv əˈlɜːrt/
Definitions
- (n.) A legally declared condition in which a government or its agencies increase readiness and implement special measures in response to threats or emergencies.
The government declared a state of alert following the intelligence of a potential threat.
Forms
- state of alert
- states of alert
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Commentary
The term typically triggers specific legal and administrative protocols, often defined by statute or regulation; clarity in drafting is important to delineate the conditions and scope of measures under this state.
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