unacceptable risk

Language: en

📖 Definitions

  1. A level of danger or potential harm that is considered too high to be tolerated, often in the context of safety regulations, public policy, or international relations.; A situation or action where the negative consequences outweigh the benefits to such a degree that proceeding is deemed irresponsible or prohibited.; In legal or regulatory contexts, a hazard that fails to meet established safety standards and requires mitigation or cessation.

💬 Examples

  1. The new chemical compound was rejected because it posed an unacceptable risk to human health.

  2. Investing all savings in a single volatile stock is an unacceptable risk for most conservative investors.

  3. The factory was shut down immediately due to the unacceptable risk of fire caused by faulty wiring.