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state of emergency in Malay

darurat

state of emergency in Malay: darurat. In English, state of emergency means an unusually difficult or dangerous situation in which a government gives itself special powers or suspends normal legal procedures so as to regain control.

Malay words for state of emergency

governmental decree
darurat

English meaning of state of emergency

  1. noun An unusually difficult or dangerous situation in which a government gives itself special powers or suspends normal legal procedures so as to regain control.
  2. noun A governmental decree declaring such situation.
  3. noun The status quo following such declaration.

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Questions about state of emergency in Malay

What is the meaning of state of emergency in Malay?
State of emergency in Malay is darurat.
Apakah maksud state of emergency dalam bahasa Melayu?
State of emergency: darurat.
What does state of emergency mean in English?
State of emergency means an unusually difficult or dangerous situation in which a government gives itself special powers or suspends normal legal procedures so as to regain control.

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