security risk

noun

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

security risk

noun

1. a person deemed to be a threat to state security in that he could be open to pressure, have subversive political beliefs, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of security risk¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

Nandy told Sky News: "When you have major events, whether in London or in other parts of the UK, the home secretary will be involved in a conversation where there is a security risk."

From BBC

“He can't open the door on his own at night - keys and everything, security risk,” Lewis explains.

From BBC

The influence of special interest groups and corporate weapons-makers over these life-and-death issues should be considered both a moral outrage and perhaps the ultimate security risk.

From Salon

The influence of such special interest groups and corporate weapons-makers over life-and-death issues should be considered both a moral outrage and perhaps the ultimate security risk.

From Salon

Any overuse of information represents an unnecessary, enhanced security risk for the release of private data, according to Whiteley and experts interviewed by The Times.

From Los Angeles Times