Main Entry:

jeop·ar·dy

Pronunciation:

\ˈje-pər-dē\

Function:

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 to when on trial for a criminal offense