in+jeopardy
61jeopardy — [[t]ʤe̱pə(r)di[/t]] PHRASE: PHR after v, v link PHR If someone or something is in jeopardy, they are in a dangerous situation where they might fail, be lost, or be destroyed. A series of setbacks have put the whole project in jeopardy. Syn: at… …
62jeopardy — UK [ˈdʒepə(r)dɪ] / US [ˈdʒepərdɪ] noun in jeopardy See: double jeopardy …
63jeopardy — [14] The semantic focus of jeopardy has changed subtly over the centuries. Originally it meant ‘even chance’, but gambling being the risky business it is, and human nature having a strong streak of pessimism, attention was soon focussed on the… …
64jeopardy — noun /ˈʤɛpədi,ˈʤɛpɚdi/ Danger of loss, harm, or failure. The poor condition of the vehicle put its occupants in constant jeopardy. Syn: danger, hazard, peril, risk …
65jeopardy — noun the peace talks are in jeopardy Syn: in danger, in peril; at risk Ant: safety, security …
66jeopardy — [ˈdʒepədi] noun in jeopardy likely to be damaged or destroyed[/ex] …
67jeopardy — jeop•ard•y [[t]ˈdʒɛp ər di[/t]] n. pl. dies 1) risk of or exposure to loss, harm, death, or injury; hazard; danger: to put one s life in jeopardy[/ex] 2) law Law. the hazard that a defendant will suffer punishment when found guilty in a criminal… …
68jeopardy — /ˈdʒɛpədi / (say jepuhdee) noun 1. hazard or risk of loss or harm. 2. peril or danger: for a moment his life was in jeopardy. 3. Law the hazard of being found guilty, and of consequent punishment, undergone by criminal defendants on trial.… …
69jeopardy — Danger. In a criminal case, the danger of punishment which the defendant incurs when brought to trial before a court of competent jurisdiction, on an indictment, presentment, or information which is sufficient in form and substance to sustain a… …
70jeopardy — noun Etymology: Middle English jeopardie, from Anglo French juparti, jeuparti alternative, literally, divided game Date: 14th century 1. exposure to or imminence of death, loss, or injury ; danger 2. the danger that an accused person is subjected …
