endangerment

English

Etymology

From endanger +‎ -ment.

Noun

endangerment (countable and uncountable, plural endangerments)

1. The act of putting someone into danger, or the condition of being in danger.
2. (law) The exposure of someone, especially a child, to danger or harm.

Derived terms

• child endangerment
• reckless endangerment

 

Translations

The act of puting someone or something, or conditions of being, in danger

• Maori: whakamōreareatanga