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Hazard

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A natural or man-made source or cause of harm or difficulty.

Also known asrisk · threat · danger · peril
2 sources cited4 related termsReviewed by Martins Ogundare · Aug 10, 2026
— NICCS GlossaryView source

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A natural or man-made source or cause of harm or difficulty.

NICCS Glossary · 2024

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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Hazard. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved September 3, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/hazard

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