emergency searchglossary / emergency search A warrantless search conducted by a police officer who has probable cause and reasonably believes that, because of a need to protect life or property, there is not enough time to obtain a warrant. See EMERGENCY DOCTRINE(3). 词条贡献者 译者Vicky,毕业于世界顶级翻译学院,擅长翻译各种与债权人权利及破产诉讼相关的法律文件。