Risking

/ˈrɪskɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (v.) Present participle of risk, meaning to expose to the possibility of loss or injury.
    By investing without due diligence, she was risking her capital.

Forms

  • risk
  • risks
  • risked

Commentary

'Risking' is the gerund or present participle form of 'risk' and does not have an independent legal definition but is used in drafting to describe ongoing or current exposure to risk.

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