essential services

Language: en

📖 Definitions

  1. Services that are necessary for the functioning of a society and must continue to operate during emergencies or crises, such as water, electricity, and healthcare.; Services that are considered so vital to public safety or order that employees may be legally restricted from striking.

💬 Examples

  1. During the blackout, the government prioritized the restoration of essential services like water and electricity.

  2. The law classifies firefighting and police work as essential services to prevent strikes during emergencies.