Endangerment: meaning, definitions and examples

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endangerment

 

[ ɪnˈdeɪndʒərmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal term

Endangerment refers to the act of putting someone or something at risk or in danger. In legal terms, it often pertains to situations where an individual's actions may jeopardize the safety or well-being of another person, particularly children. The term can also be used in environmental contexts, signifying the risk posed to species or habitats. The severity of endangerment can lead to legal consequences, including criminal charges.

Synonyms

hazard, jeopardy, peril, risk, threat

Examples of usage

  • The parents faced charges of child endangerment.
  • The oil spill resulted in significant endangerment of marine life.
  • He was accused of endangerment for reckless driving.
  • The endangered species received legal protection against endangerment.
  • Her actions led to the endangerment of the community.

Translations

Translations of the word "endangerment" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perigo

🇮🇳 खतरा

🇩🇪 Gefährdung

🇮🇩 bahaya

🇺🇦 погроза

🇵🇱 zagrożenie

🇯🇵 危険

🇫🇷 danger

🇪🇸 peligro

🇹🇷 tehlike

🇰🇷 위험

🇸🇦 خطر

🇨🇿 ohrožení

🇸🇰 ohrozenie

🇨🇳 危险

🇸🇮 ogrožanje

🇮🇸 hættuleiki

🇰🇿 қауіп

🇬🇪 საშიშროება

🇦🇿 təhlükə

🇲🇽 peligro

Word origin

The term 'endangerment' is derived from the prefix 'en-' meaning 'to cause to be' and the word 'danger,' which comes from the Old French word 'dangier,' originating from the Latin word 'domini,' meaning 'lord' or 'master.' The concept of endangerment has evolved over time from its roots in threats to personal safety to its broader application in legal and environmental contexts. The legal definition of endangerment began to emerge in the United States during the late 20th century, correlating with growing concerns over child protection and environmental conservation. The combination of societal changes and legal improvements led to the incorporation of endangerment into various laws, highlighting the importance of safeguarding individuals and ecosystems.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,614 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.