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On one's peril

Peril \Per"il\, n. [F. p['e]ril, fr. L. periculum, periclum, akin to peritus experienced, skilled, and E. fare. See Fare, and cf. Experience.] Danger; risk; hazard; jeopardy; exposure of person or property to injury, loss, or destruction.

In perils of waters, in perils of robbers.
--2 Cor. xi. 26.

Adventure hard With peril great achieved.
--Milton.

At one's peril, or On one's peril, with risk or danger to one; at the hazard of. ``On thy soul's peril.''
--Shak.

Syn: Hazard; risk; jeopardy. See Danger.