jeopard
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of jeopard
1325–75; Middle English juparten, back formation from jupartie jeopardy, representing Middle French jeu partir to divide play, play, hence, take a chance
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They have been timidly 'practical,' ludicrously tied up to precedents, when, in times past we have urged them to some act which seemed likely to jeopard party.
From Reminiscences of Sixty Years in Public Affairs, Vol. 2 by George S. Boutwell
We indulge in abandon, because, as a writer, we have no reputation to jeopard or to lose.
From Cannibals all! or, Slaves without masters by George Fitzhugh
Hardly, my dear friend, for I fear that on deck you would give way to your own individual prejudices against me, and do something that would jeopard my interest in the premises.
From Stand By The Union by L. J. (Lewis Jesse) Bridgman
We may deal freely with our own, but it is forbidden to jeopard the goods of another.
From Mercedes of Castile The Voyage to Cathay by J. Fenimore Cooper
I purpose to do nothing to jeopard it.
From Helmet of Navarre by Bertha Runkle
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