security risk

American  

noun

1. a person considered by authorities as likely to commit acts that might threaten the security of a country.

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security risk British  

noun

1. a person deemed to be a threat to state security in that he could be open to pressure, have subversive political beliefs, etc

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Etymology

Origin of security risk

First recorded in 1950–55

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Example Sentences

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security risk

The governor of the Bank of England has warned G20 finance ministers that artificial intelligence could cause a global economic downturn and pose a significant cyber security risk to financial systems.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

“Cleland did not engage in unlawful activity or otherwise take any action suggesting that she posed a security risk during this time period,” the lawsuit states.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026

The bigger danger for the company is the reputational hit that could come with being seen as a security risk.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

He is being held under the Unlawful Combatants Law, which authorises the military to detain people from Gaza suspected of posing a security risk for an unspecified period without charge.

From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026

But now they’ll only let military personnel inside due to the security risk.

From "How I Live Now" by Meg Rosoff

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