| nuisance | That which annoys or gives trouble and vexation; that which is offensive or noxious. Nuisances are public when they annoy citizens in general; private, when they affect individuals only. Origin: OE. Noisance, OF. Noisance, nuisance, fr. L. Nocentia guilt, fr. Nocere to hurt, harm; akin to necare to kill. Cf Necromancy, Nocent, Noxious, Pernicious. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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