0 past simple and past participle of imperil formal
Their cultural, religious and educational institutions will atrophy, and the very fabric of their local government may be imperilled.
I do not believe for a single moment that local government would be imperilled in any way by a more liberal interpretation of the law.
It is on the face of it preposterous that the prosperity of a whole nation should be imperilled for the sake of a few concessionaires.
As matters of public order are specifically listed, and public order is most imperilled, as a rule, at weekends, that may be a relevant consideration.
Nobody can suggest that safety of life at sea is imperilled by the present form of helm orders.
The only way out in the course that the world is now taking, staggering down into ruin and destruction, would have been very gravely imperilled.
Until a viable and sustainable political and institutional solution is found, the risk is high that the process can be undermined, peace imperilled and democracy eroded.
For example, there is always the possibility that democracy will be imperilled as a party commits to remaining in power - typically with military backing - whatever the result of the election.
