Public Nuisance
/ˈpʌblɪk ˈnjuːsəns/
Definitions
- (n.) An act or condition that unlawfully interferes with the public's rights, health, safety, peace, or convenience.
The factory's toxic emissions were declared a public nuisance by the court.
- (n.) A civil wrong or tort involving interference with a right common to the general public, allowing government or affected individuals to bring a lawsuit.
Residents sued the municipality for public nuisance due to the persistent foul odors from the landfill.
Forms
- public nuisances
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Commentary
Public nuisance addresses interference with community-wide rights and typically permits government action, differing from private nuisance which protects individual interests.
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