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jeopardy

jeop·ard·y [ jéppərdee ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. danger: the risk of loss, harm, death, or destruction
The entire project is in jeopardy.

2. chance of being convicted: the risk of being convicted when put on trial for a crime.
See also  double jeopardy


[14th century. < Old French jeu (< Latin jocus "pastime") + parti (past participle of partir "divide"), literally "even or divided game"]
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