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Jeopardised is the past participle form of the verb jeopardise. The term is derived from the word "jeopardy," meaning a dangerous or risky situation. Jeopardised refers to the act of putting something or someone at risk, in danger, or in a precarious position.
When something is jeopardised, it means that its stability, security, or success is in jeopardy, often due to certain actions, decisions, or external factors. Jeopardising something can occur in various contexts, such as personal, professional, or societal.
In personal relationships, jeopardising can refer to behaviour that threatens the trust, happiness, or well-being of individuals involved. It could involve actions that undermine the emotional or physical safety of someone, leading to potential harm or damage to the relationship.
Within the professional realm, jeopardised might pertain to circumstances that imperil the success, reputation, or financial stability of a person, a business, or an organization. This could be caused by poor decision-making, economic turbulence, legal disputes, or other external factors that pose a significant risk to the entity's overall well-being.
In a broader societal context, jeopardising could involve actions that put the security, welfare, or principles of a population or a nation at risk. Such actions might include compromising security measures, violating laws, or engaging in activities that threaten peace, stability, or human rights.
Overall, jeopardised describes a state where something or someone is exposed to danger, risk, or potential harm, which could result in negative consequences or outcomes.
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Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "jeopardised" is derived from the Middle English word "jeoparden", which came from the Old French word "jeupartie". In Old French, "jeu" meant "game", and "partie" meant "division" or "part". Therefore, "jeupartie" originally referred to a division or distribution of the stakes in a game, specifically in the context of a risky situation where one's fortune or property could be won or lost. Over time, the word evolved into "jeopardy", meaning danger or risk. The verb form "jeopardize" arose in the 19th century, and "jeopardised" is the past tense form of this verb.
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