public nuisance
Britishnoun
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law an illegal act causing harm to members of a particular community rather than to any individual
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informal a person who is generally considered objectionable
Example Sentences
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Firms including Kraft Heinz, Mondelez and Coca-Cola have intentionally marketed addictive, unhealthy products in violation of California laws on public nuisance and unfair competition, according to the complaint.
From BBC
Police arrested him the next day and charged him with public nuisance, to which Wen pleaded guilty.
From BBC
The man who charged at Ariana Grande at the ‘Wicked: For Good’ premiere in Singapore has been sentenced to jail after being convicted as a public nuisance.
From Los Angeles Times
Johnson Wen, 26, was convicted Monday of being a public nuisance and sentenced to nine days in jail, the BBC reported.
From Los Angeles Times
Johnson Wen, 26, was found guilty of being a public nuisance over the high-profile incident last Thursday at the Asia premiere for Wicked: For Good.
From BBC
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