common nuisance

/ˌkɑmən ˌnusns/
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Other forms: common nuisances

Definitions of common nuisance
  1. noun
    a nuisance that unreasonably interferes with a right that is common to the general public
    synonyms: public nuisance
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    type of:
    nuisance
    (law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive
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