noun
- danger of loss, harm, or failure
- the danger that an accused person is subjected to when on trial for a criminal offense
Usage: legal
Examples
- The company’s future is in jeopardy due to declining sales.
- His reckless driving put everyone’s lives in jeopardy.
- The ancient building is in jeopardy of collapse.
- Budget cuts have put the program in serious jeopardy.
- The defendant cannot be tried again due to double jeopardy laws.
- Her job was in jeopardy after the merger was announced.