private nuisance

/ˌpraɪvɪt ˌnusns/
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Other forms: private nuisances

Definitions of private nuisance
  1. noun
    a nuisance that interferes with your interest in and private use and enjoyment of your land
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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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