An "emergency stay" refers to a temporary halt or delay granted by a court that allows something urgent to be resolved before a final decision is made. Full definition
The foster parents then filed their petition for writ of mandamus and motion for emergency stay and all counsel were notified of the filings. (reverseandrender.com)
Ida M. Petkus, ABR [Keller Williams, Medford, N.J.] Petkus is cofounder and executive director of the Domestic Violence Advocacy Center, which provides support groups, overnight emergency stays, educational workshops, and other confidential services to help men and women experiencing domestic violence. (realtormag.realtor.org)
cost of a temporary emergency stay at a children's shelter or acute care wards while awaiting admission to regional treatment centers; (nacac.org)