1. Danger or risk of harm, loss, or failure: This is the most common usage. It implies a situation where something valuable is at stake and could be lost.
* Example: "The company is in jeopardy of going bankrupt if they don't get a loan soon."
2. A legal term for a situation where a person is at risk of being found guilty of a crime: In this context, it refers to the possibility of being convicted in a court of law.
* Example: "The defendant was in jeopardy of receiving a lengthy prison sentence."
Here are some synonyms for "jeopardy" that might help you understand its meaning:
* Danger
* Risk
* Hazard
* Peril
* Threat
* Threatened situation
The word "jeopardy" can be used in both formal and informal settings.