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A possible adverse event or outcome

The probability of a negative outcome to a decision or event.

Example: 2006, Trever Ramsey on BBC News website, Exercise 'cuts skin cancer risk' read at http//news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4764535.stm on 14 May 2006

The magnitude of possible loss consequent to a decision or event.

(formal use in business, engineering, etc.) The potential (conventionally negative) effect of an event, determined by combining the likelihood of the event occurring with the effect should it occur.

To incur risk of (something).

To incur risk of harming or jeopardizing.

To incur risk as a result of (doing something).