The demands or requirements of a situation.
An urgent situation, one requiring extreme effort or attention.
Specifically, an amount in the public treasury at any time greater than is required for the ordinary purposes of the government.
The remainder of a fund appropriated for a particular purpose.
That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus.
assets left after liabilities and debts, including capital stock have been deducted.
Being or constituting a surplus; more than sufficient.
To treat as surplus to requirements; to sell off or dismiss from employment, etc.