Erakorralises

Erakorralises is an Estonian term used to describe actions, measures, or conditions that arise under extraordinary circumstances or emergencies. The word is derived from erakorraline, meaning extraordinary or emergency, and is commonly found in formal or official language, including law, public administration, and policy documents. In usage, erakorralises signals that normal procedures may be modified, suspended, or expedited due to urgent need.

In practice, erakorralises is used to refer to decisions or actions taken specifically because of an emergency or exceptional situation. The cognate adverb erakorraliselt means “in an extraordinary manner,” and the related noun forms appear in various official expressions. The term is often paired with phrases such as erakorralises olukorras (in an emergency) or erakorralised meetmed (emergency measures).

Usage and context: Erakorralises typically occurs in administrative, legal, and crisis-management contexts. It marks deviation from routine operations and signals that responses are guided by urgency, safety, or public interest rather than standard procedures. The term is most common in written Estonian and formal discourse; in everyday language speakers may use hädaolukord or other more everyday expressions to convey a similar idea.

See also: erakorraline, hädaolukord, erakorraliselt, emergency management.

Note: As with many specialized terms, exact usage can vary by institution and register. In some contexts, alternative terms emphasizing urgency or crisis, such as hädaolukord, may be preferred for clearer communication.