public nuisance

Frequency: 5.54.2 per million words

A legal term for an act that interferes with the health, safety, or comfort of the public.

nuisanceADJECTIVE + nuisance

Categories:

public

Examples (10)

  • He was charged with committing a public nuisance.
  • The abandoned building became a public nuisance for the neighborhood.
  • Loud parties late at night can be considered a public nuisance.
  • The factory's pollution was deemed a public nuisance by local authorities.
  • Creating a persistent disturbance in a residential area is a public nuisance.
  • The continuous barking of their dog was a public nuisance to the entire street.
  • They filed a complaint against the restaurant for being a public nuisance.
  • Any activity that endangers the health or safety of the community can be a public nuisance.
  • The city council took action to address the public nuisance caused by illegal dumping.
  • Operating a noisy business in a quiet zone often constitutes a public nuisance.