(i) A condition which may create the probability of loss. (ii) A condition or activity which increases the probable frequency or severity of loss.
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UK: a condition which may create or increase the likelihood of a loss arising from a given peril.
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A particular situation that augments the chance of a loss happening because of a peril, or adding to the severity of the loss.
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UK: Condition that creates increases the probability or extent of a loss from physical sources, such as unsafe working conditions or asbestos in buildings, and moral features, such as poor attitudes. See MORAL HAZARD; PHYSICAL HAZARD; RISK 1.
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US: Condition that creates or increases the chance of loss.
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US: Conditions that increase the probability of loss. Examples include poor housekeeping in a factory and inadequate lighting in a crime-prone area.
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Generally, a condition that increases the possibility of loss.
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MEDICAL,USA: Situation that exposes an individual to risk of injury or can be dangerous and increase the severity and/or probability of a loss, state or condition such as accident, illness, fire, flood, burglary, wet floor, and unsanitary location.
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Something that causes an exposure to injury, loss or damage.