endangerment

/ɪnˈdeɪndʒərmənt/
noun
  1. The state of being in danger or at risk of harm, injury, or loss.
    • The construction project poses an endangerment to the local wildlife.
    • The hikers were unaware of the endangerment they faced from the approaching storm.
    • Pollution is a major cause of endangerment for many marine species.
  2. The act of putting someone or something in danger.
    • The company was fined for the endangerment of its workers by ignoring safety rules.
    • The driver was charged with reckless endangerment for speeding through the school zone.
    • Leaving toxic waste near the river is an endangerment to the community's water supply.
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