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 资深译员Ting,亚洲顶尖法学院国际贸易专业,擅长翻译各类与国际贸易委员会调查程序相关的法律文件。