A declaration of a state of emergency issued by a government or authority, enabling special measures or restrictions in response to a crisis.
感染拡大を受けて政府は非常事態宣言を発令した。
In response to the spread of infections, the government issued a state of emergency declaration.
非常事態宣言下では、飲食店の営業時間短縮が要請されることがある。
Under a state of emergency declaration, restaurants may be asked to shorten business hours.
議会は非常事態宣言の延長を審議している。
The parliament is deliberating on extending the state of emergency declaration.