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Frank,毕业于英国一流的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译涉及交通物流领域的法律文件。