Nuisance
/ˈnuː.səns/
Definitions
- (n.) An act or condition that unlawfully interferes with the use or enjoyment of land or the public's rights.
The factory's emissions were declared a nuisance by the court.
- (n.) A cause of harm, inconvenience, or annoyance recognized as a tort in law.
The loud music late at night became a private nuisance to the neighbors.
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Commentary
In drafting, distinguishing between private and public nuisance is crucial, as the former affects individual rights, while the latter concerns the community or public at large.
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