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by belzimages on April 17th, 2006

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What is the origin of the word "jeopardize"?

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  • by Quirkie on December 21st, 2006

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    It comes from the French "jeu parti" meaning even game which comes from the Latin "jocus partitus".

    Here's how: "even game" = "50-50" = "touch and go" = "jeopardy"

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