1. A state of danger or risk; exposure to loss, harm, or failure
The company's future is in jeopardy due to financial troubles.
O futuro da empresa está em perigo devido a problemas financeiros.
2. Legal term: the state of being tried for a crime; exposure to conviction and punishment in a criminal trial
Double jeopardy is prohibited by law in the United States.
O duplo julgamento é proibido por lei nos Estados Unidos.