According to various dictionaries, here are some definitions of "jeopardy":
- Merriam-Webster: Jeopardy is the exposure to or imminence of loss or injury, danger, or the danger that an accused person faces when on trial for a criminal offense.
- Cambridge Dictionary: Jeopardy refers to being in danger of being damaged or destroyed, hazard, peril, or risk.
- Dictionary.com: Jeopardy is the hazard or risk of loss, harm, death, or injury, or the danger faced by criminal defendants on trial.
- Collins English Dictionary: Jeopardy is the hazard or risk of loss, harm, death, or injury, or the danger faced by criminal defendants on trial.
These definitions highlight the idea of being exposed to danger, risk, or harm, whether it is in a general sense or within a legal context.