hazard
Defined in 6 dictionaries — U.S. Code, Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Anderson (1889)
United States Code
6 U.S.C. § 741 — in this part (4 versions over time)
The term “hazard” has the meaning given that term under section 5195a(a)(1) of title 42.
20 U.S.C. § 4020 — for purposes of this subchapter
The term “threat” or “hazard” means that an asbestos material is friable or easily damaged, or within reach of students or employees or otherwise susceptible to damage (including damage from water, vibration, or air circulation) which could result in the dispersal of asbestos fibers into the school environment.
42 U.S.C. § 5195A — for purposes of this subchapter
The term “hazard” means an emergency or disaster resulting from—
(A) a natural disaster; or
(B) an accidental or man-caused event.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
An unlawful game of dice. Hazardor. One who plays at it. Jac. K Diet.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
1.
In old English law. An unlawful game at dice, those who play at it being called "hazardors." Jacob.
2.
In modern law. Any game of chance or wagering. Cheek v. Com., 100 Ky. 1, 37 S. W. 152; Graves v. Ford, 3 B. Mon. (Ky.) 113; Somers v. State, 5 Sneed (Tenn.) 43&
3.
In insurance law. The risk, danger, or probability that the event insured against may happen, varying with the circumstances of the particular case. See State Ins. Co. v. Taylor, 14 Colo. 499, 24 Pan. 333, 20 Am. St. Rep. 281.
— Moral hazard. In fire insurance. The risk or danger of the destruction of the insured property by fire, as measured by the character and interest of the insured owner, his habits as a prudent and careful man or the reverse, his known integrity or his bad reputation. and the amount of loss he would suffer by the destruction of the property or the gain he would make by suffering it to bum and collecting the insurance. See Syndicate Ins. Co., v. Bohn. 65 Fed. 170, 12 C. a A. 531, 27 In R. A. 614.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
An unlawful game at dice, and those who play at it are called “hazardors.” Jacob.
A Dictionary of Law
William C. Anderson · 1889
1 Danger, peril, risk, but not necessarily the greatest degree. 2 Hazardous. Involving danger; accompanied with risk; perilous: as, a hazardous contract. " Hazardous," " extra hazardous," " special hazardous," and " not hazardous," have distinct meanings in the business of flre insurance. What goods are Included under any one designation may not be so well known as to dispense with proof.' See Insubance; Bisk. Games of hazard. See Game, 2.