What does “at stake” mean?

that can be won or lost, depending on the success of a particular action

How is “at stake” used?

In 12 Angry Men (1957), one line is: “One man is dead. Another man's life is at stake.”

The clip at the top of this page is from 12 Angry Men (1957).

One man is dead. Another man's life is at stake.

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