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 双语律师容远,毕业于法国一流的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译各类与公司治理相关的法律文件。