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 法律翻译Cathy,在一家英国银圈所担任专职法律翻译,擅长翻译有关城市基础设施领域的法律文件。