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   Risk , n. [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 word having been probably first used among sailors. See Section.]
   Hazard; danger; peril; exposure to loss, injury, or destruction.
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   The imminent and constant risk of assassination, a risk which has shaken very strong nerves.
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   (Com.) Hazard of loss; liabillity to loss in property.
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   To run a risk, to incur hazard; to encounter danger.
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   Syn. -- Danger; hazard; peril; jeopardy; exposure. See Danger.
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   Risk, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Risked ; p. pr. & vb. n. Risking.] [CF. F. risquer. See Risk, n.]
   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.
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   To incur the risk or danger of; as, to risk a battle.
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   Syn. -- To hazard; peril; endanger; jeopard.
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