jeopardy

Definitions


[ˈdʒɛpədi], (Noun)

Definitions:
- danger of loss, harm, or failure
(e.g: the whole peace process is in jeopardy)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English iuparti, from Old French ieu parti ‘(evenly) divided game’. The term was originally used in chess and other games to denote a problem, or a position in which the chances of winning or losing were evenly balanced, hence ‘a dangerous situation’




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