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jeopardy

jeop.ar.dy \'jep-*rd-e-\ n [ME jeopardie, fr. AF juparti, fr. OF jeu parti 
   alternative,]lit., divided game 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 cr iminal offense