Imminence definition

Imminence means “the state or condition of being likely to occur at any moment; near, at hand, rather than distant or remote.” A DMHP may take a person into emergency custody only when the person presents an imminent likelihood of serious harm or is in imminent danger because he/she is gravely disabled as a result of a mental disorder.
Imminence. (Section 215): means “the state or condition of being likely to occur at any moment; near, at hand, rather than distant or remote.”
Imminence means 'the state or condition of being likely to occur at any moment or near at hand, rather than distant or remote.” RCW 71.05.020(20).

Examples of Imminence in a sentence

  • Imminence of a major safety hazard as determined by the local law enforcement agency or first responders such as firefighters or paramedics.

  • Imminence in the Church-age relates to the Rapture of the church since the Lord could return at any moment.

  • Imminence of homelessness will be established through the initial screening and assessment process.

  • IMMINENCE Imminence is the quality or condition of being about to occur.

  • Imminence in the Church - age relates to the Rapture of the church since the Lord could return at any moment.


More Definitions of Imminence

Imminence means “the state or condition of being likely to occur at any moment; near, at hand, rather than distant or remote” (CDMHP Protocols, p. 16).
Imminence in this context means that, in the circumstances, the claim is not brought prematurely, in the sense that C could obtain proper vindication of its rights if an injunction was brought (for example) once the threatened acts eventuated. That is plainly the situation in this case.
Imminence in this context means that, in the circumstances, the claim is not brought prematurely — as might be the case if C could obtain proper vindication of its rights if an injunction was brought (for example) once the threatened acts eventuated. The imminence requirement is met in this case.