non-emergency situation

collocation in English

meaningsofnon-emergencyandsituation

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non-emergency
noun[C]
uk
/ˌnɒn.ɪˈmɜː.dʒən.si/us
/ˌnɑːn.ɪˈmɝː.dʒən.si/
something, such as an accident, that is not dangerous or serious and does not need fast action in order to avoid ...
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situation
noun[C]
uk
/ˌsɪtʃ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌsɪtʃ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/
the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time ...
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First, the local authority in anon-emergencysituationwould have to be satisfied that some form of compulsory supervision was likely in the child's best interest.
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Unlike other jurisdictions, these security guards will also participate in anon-emergencysituation.
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Motorists can be fined or arrested if found driving on public roadways in anon-emergencysituation.
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In this case, medical staff may act without consent, by obtaining a court order in anon-emergencysituation, or without such an order in an emergency.
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Although maternal choice will have a higher profile in non-emergency situations, there is always a decision involved when a baby is born any way other than vaginally.
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However, the association has considered the position carefully and has come forward with a document referring to "a multi-disciplinary assessment in non-emergency situations".
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In non-emergency situations we would not want to go down the route of using only food aid as a mechanism for development.
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This last requirement was imposed to keep soldiers from eating their emergency rations in non-emergency situations.
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Those functions range from limited actions during non-emergency situations to full scale law enforcement of martial law when local law enforcement officials can no longer maintain civil control.
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The state functions range from limited actions during non-emergency situations to full scale law enforcement of martial law when local law enforcement officials can no longer maintain civil control.
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Those missions range from limited actions during non-emergency situations to full scale law enforcement of martial law when local law enforcement officials can no longer maintain civil control.
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