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RISK, n.

1. Hazard; danger; peril; exposure to harm. He, at the risk of his life, saved a drowning man.

2. In commerce, the hazard of loss, either of ship, goods or other property. Hence, risk signifies also the degree of hazard or danger; for the premiums of insurance are calculated upon the risk. The underwriters now take risks at a low premium.

To run a risk, is to incur hazard; to encounter danger.

RISK, v.t.

1. To hazard; to endanger; to expose to injury or loss; as, to risk goods on board of a ship; to risk one's person in battle; to risk one's fame by a publication; to risk life in defense of rights.

2. To venture; to dare to undertake; as, to risk a battle or combat.
1913 Definition
Risk (risk)
n.(?)
Risk
[F. risque; cf. It. risco, risico, rischio, Pg. risco, Sp. riesgo, and also Sp. risco a steep rock; all probably fr. L. resceare to cut off; pref. re- re- + secare to cut; -- the wo
  1. Hazard; danger; peril; exposure to loss, injury, or destruction.

    The imminent and constant risk of assassination, a risk which has shaken very strong nerves. Macaulay.

  2. Hazard of loss; liabillity to loss in property.

    To run a risk, to incur hazard; to encounter danger.

    Syn. -- Danger; hazard; peril; jeopardy; exposure. See Danger.

  3. To expose to risk, hazard, or peril] to venture; as, to risk goods on board of a ship; to risk one's person in battle; to risk one's fame by a publication.
  4. To incur the risk or danger of; as, to risk a battle.

    Syn. -- To hazard; peril; endanger; jeopard.

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