declaration of a state of emergency; state-of-emergency declaration
An official government or administrative declaration that an emergency situation exists; often seen in news, law, and public-policy contexts.
The government issued a declaration of a state of emergency.
Even after the state-of-emergency declaration was lifted, the crowds did not return.
The government issued a state of emergency declaration for Tokyo.
Under the state of emergency declaration, many shops closed temporarily.
In response to the spread of infections, the prefecture declared a state of emergency.
A month later, the state of emergency declaration was lifted.
A state of emergency declaration was issued for Osaka Prefecture.