Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Jeopardy \Jeop"ard*y\, n. [OE. jupartie, juperti, jeuparti, OF.
   jeu parti an even game, a game in which the chances are even;
   OF. jeu, ju, F. jeu (L. jocus jest) + F. partier to divide,
   L. partire to divide. See {Joke}, and {Part}.]
   Exposure to death, loss, or injury; hazard; danger.

         There came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they
         were filled with water, and were in jeopardy. --Luke
                                                  viii. 23.

         Look to thyself, thou art in jeopardy.   --Shak.

   Syn: Danger; peril; hazard; risk. See {Danger}.

Jeopardy \Jeop"ard*y\, v. t.
   To jeopardize. [R.] --Thackeray.

Source : WordNet®

jeopardy
     n : a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or
         misfortune; "drinking alcohol is a health hazard" [syn: {hazard},
          {peril}, {risk}]