jeopardy
//ˈdʒɛpərdi//
Noun
jeopardySingular
1
Danger of loss, harm, or failure; a situation in which something is exposed to risk.
The company's future is in jeopardy due to financial problems.
2
(Law) The risk of conviction and punishment faced by a defendant in a criminal trial.
The defendant was placed in jeopardy when the trial began.