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