jeop·ar·dy

jeop·ar·dy
/ˈʤɛpɚdi/ noun
: in a situation in which someone or something is exposed to possible injury, loss, or evil : in danger

He is responsible for placing innocent lives in jeopardy.

The wrong decision could place your career in (serious) jeopardy.

Public opinion puts this proposal in serious jeopardy.

— see also double jeopardy

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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