In old English law . Amendment, or correction. The power of amending and correcting abuses, according tocertain rules and measures. Cowell.In Saxon law. A pecuniary satisfaction for an injury; the […]

In old English law . The power of supervising and correcting the weights and measures ofbread and ale, (assising bread and beer.) Cowell.

To arise; to come to light. “Unless a matter happen to emerge after issue joined.” Hale, Anal.

Sudden presentation or result of a system’s processing. A combination of the properties of its components or parts triggers an unpredictable manifestation.

Situation requiring immediate attention and remedial action. Involves injury, loss of life, damage to the property, or catastrophic interference with the normal activities. A sudden, unexpected, or impending situation.

Assists the policyholder for the costs of emergency medical attention, especially for accidents and emergencies. Typically part of a group medical policy benefit.

Publically displayed collection of sub-plans for specific emergencies. Details step-by-step procedures to follow in case of fire, chemical spill, or a major accident. An emergency action plan includes who notify, […]

1. In Law enforcement , this is the principle that without warrant, based on a reasoned conclusion to prevent an very likely danger to life, limb, or property, a police […]

Specialized equipment and support. Available as required for speedy diagnosis and treatment situations. Typically used in an accident, sudden illness, traumatic event, or violent crime. See also disaster medicine.

Coverage provided by some auto insurance policies that offers roadside assistance if your vehicle breaks down or is disabled.

A particular quantity of a medical material, parts, medicines and supplies must be kept on hand at all times. Provides for an effective response to an emergency in support of […]

One or more unanticipated characteristics or properties that show only when the entire system or process is engaged and working. The emergence is meaningful only at the level of the […]

The epoch or date whence any people begin to compute their time.

Economies of certain Asian and Latin American countries. Huge potential for growth seems guaranteed, but significant political, monetary, and social risks are potential dangers. Rapidly growing and volatile.

Entirely new or restructured industrial sectors. Coming into being as customers seek change, as new technologies overtake older ones, or as new socio-economic conditions manifest themselves. Typically growing at a […]

Tackles issues involving future accounting practices. This association acts under the provisions of FASB.

New market structured on new technology, new standards, world-wide access and revised regulations. Arising from digitalization, deregulation , globalization , and open standards, these markets are shifting the balance of […]

Developing country, typically involved in a emerging market, becoming an industrialized nation by achieving greater industrial capacity.

New technologies that will substantially alter the business and social environment . These include information technology, wireless data communication , man-to-machine communication, on-demand printing, biotechnologies, and advanced robotics. All of […]

One who quits his country for any lawful reason, with a design to settleelsewhere, and who takes his family and property, if he has any, with him. Vat- tel, >b.1, […]

The act of changing one’s domicile from one country or state toanother. It is to be distinguished from ” expatriation .” The latter means the abandonment ofone’s country and renunciation […]

An honorary title given to cardinals. They were called “illiistrUsimi” and “reverendissimi” until the pontificate of Urban VIII.

Eminent domain is the right of the people or government to take private property for public use. Code Civ. rroc. Cal.

A person sent upon a mission as the agent of another; also a secretagent sent to ascertain the sentiments and designs of others, and to propagateopinions favorable to his employer.

In medical jurisprudence . The ejection or throwing out of any secretionor other matter from the body; the expulsion of urine, semen, etc.