- civil nuisance
- At common law, anything done to hurt or annoyance of lands, tenements, or hereditaments of another.See nuisance
Black's law dictionary. HENRY CAMPBELL BLACK, M. A.. 1990.
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civil nuisance — At common law, anything done to hurt or annoyance of lands, tenements, or hereditaments of another. See nuisance … Black's law dictionary
nuisance — nui·sance / nüs əns, nyüs / n [Anglo French nusaunce, from Old French nuire to harm, from Latin nocēre]: something (as an act, object, or practice) that invades or interferes with another s rights or interests (as the use or enjoyment of… … Law dictionary
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nuisance — [no͞o′səns, nyo͞o′səns] n. [ME nusance < OFr < nuisir, noisir < L nocere, to annoy: see NECRO ] 1. an act, condition, thing, or person causing trouble, annoyance, or inconvenience 2. Law a use of one s property that causes danger or… … English World dictionary
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NUISANCE — The owner or person in possession of land is not at liberty to use it as he pleases. Land, even if unencumbered, may not be used in such manner as to harm or disturb one s neighbors. Any neighbor can require the offending landowner to abate the… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
nuisance — /nooh seuhns, nyooh /, n. 1. an obnoxious or annoying person, thing, condition, practice, etc.: a monthly meeting that was more nuisance than pleasure. 2. Law. something offensive or annoying to individuals or to the community, esp. in violation… … Universalium
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Nuisance aérienne — Les nuisances aériennes sont fortement concentrées autour des plateformes aéroportuaires, et les trainées d avion sont les plus nombreuses dans l hémisphère nord … Wikipédia en Français
civil offense — Term used to describe violations of statutes making the act a public nuisance. Also describes an offense which is malum prohibitum and not considered reprehensible … Black's law dictionary
