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public nuisance

British

noun

law an illegal act causing harm to members of a particular community rather than to any individual
informal a person who is generally considered objectionable

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Ms Connell, 65, of Wagon Farm, Ripponden, Mr Moore, 57, of Plober Street, Burnley, and Dr Zarneh, 71, of Wood Lane, Halifax, were all found not guilty of causing a public nuisance and fraudulent trading.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

The agency has issued the company 38 violation notices for public nuisance.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026

This month a New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $567 million to abate an alleged public nuisance caused by its platform.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026

Judge Bryan Biedscheid said the social media giant is a "public nuisance" akin to air pollution and that it must put the money in a fund aimed at reducing future harms.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

Not only that, but that I had also been charged with resisting arrest and public nuisance.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds

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