reckless endangerment

noun

The crime of engaging in conduct that creates a substantial risk of serious physical injury to another person, while disregarding foreseeable consequences to others from that conduct.

Meanings

nounreckless endangerment (uncountable)
  1. uncountablelawThe crime of engaging in conduct that creates a substantial risk of serious physical injury to another person, while disregarding foreseeable consequences to others from that conduct.
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