Dictionary of Law
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public nuisance :: n. a nuisance which affects numerous members of th ... y the neighbors. See also: nuisance
private nuisance :: n. the interference with an individual's peaceful ... See also: nuisance public nuisance
nuisance :: n. the unreasonable, unwarranted and/or unlawful u ... evening). See also: public nuisance
attractive nuisance doctrine :: n. a legal doctrine which makes a person negligent ... ch make negligence harder to prove.
abatement :: n. 1) the removal of a problem which is against pu ... eneficiary in full. See also: abate
quiet enjoyment :: n. the right to enjoy and use premises (particular ... damages for it. See also: nuisance
self-help :: n. 1) obtaining relief or enforcing one's rights w ... maximizing of one's opportunities.
sexual harassment :: n. unwanted sexual approaches (including touching, ... emale employees. See also: nuisance
prior restraint :: n. an attempt to prevent publication or broadcast ... e words of Sir William Blackstone).
permanent injunction :: n. a final order of a court that a person or entit ... ary injunction temporary injunction
loiter :: v. to linger or hang around in a public place or b ... kenness or being a public nuisance.
misdemeanor :: n. a lesser crime punishable by a fine and/or coun ... tion are felonies. See also: felony
noxious :: adj. harmful to health, often referring to nuisanc ... alth, often referring to nuisances.
abate :: v. to do away with a problem, such as a public or ... ty septic tank. See also: abatement
injunction :: n. a writ (order) issued by a court ordering someo ... t. See also: injunctive relief writ