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noun
- 1. an act that is illegal because it interferes with the rights of the public generally: "it is alleged that the use of these roads by numerous heavy goods vehicles at night amounts to a public nuisance"
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The term public nuisance covers a wide variety of minor crimes that threaten the health, morals, safety, comfort, convenience, or welfare of a community. Violators may be punished by a criminal sentence, a fine, or both. A defendant may also be required to remove a nuisance or to pay the costs of removal.
[ U ] the crime of causing harm to people in general, rather than to particular people: The aim of the law of public nuisance is to prevent interference with the rights of the public at large. public nuisance laws / violations / suits. (Definition of public nuisance from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
A person is guilty of a public nuisance (also known as common nuisance), who (a) does an act not warranted by law, or (b) omits to discharge a legal duty, if the effect of the act or omission is to endanger the life, health, property, morals, or comfort of the public, or to obstruct the public in the exercise or enjoyment of rights common to ...
Just as tort law extends to cover more than personal injury, into property damage and economic harm, it has also developed a mechanism to deal with the ongoing annoyance that can arise as a result of certain land usage. This is known as the tort of private nuisance.
A public nuisance generally refers to any conduct that interferes with the rights of the public. The precise definition of public nuisance often varies by state and is embodied in civil and criminal statutes.
Mar 21, 2019 · A public nuisance is one that has the potential to affect the health, safety, welfare, and/or comfort of the general public. In many states, public nuisances are punishable in criminal court as well as civil.
nuisance, in law, a human activity or a physical condition that is harmful or offensive to others and gives rise to a cause of action. A public nuisance created in a public place or on public land, or affecting the morals, safety, or health of the community, is considered an offense against the state. Such activities as obstructing a public ...
