Endangerment (noun)

1. The act of putting something or someone in danger.
2. The state of being exposed to the possibility of harm or damage.

Origin:

From the old french word 'endangerement', meaning 'to put in danger'.

Examples:

1. The endangerment of the endangered species has led to the creation of protected wildlife reserves.
2. The court case centered around the endangerment of public safety due to the defendant's actions.
3. The new construction project has led to the endangerment of the surrounding ecosystem.
4. The fire department was called to the scene to assess the level of endangerment to the public.
5. The report detailed the endangerment of the species due to the decrease in their natural habitat.