security risk

security risk

noun
a person considered by authorities as likely to commit acts that might threaten the security of a country.

Origin:
1950–55
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security risk
 
n
a person deemed to be a threat to state security in that he could be open to pressure, have subversive political beliefs, etc

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Main Entry:  security risk
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  a person or situation that poses a possible threat to the security of something
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