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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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
The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued at least 20 violation notices to Lineage for public nuisance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
In addition to being the largest fine Meta has received over child safety issues, the ruling also appears to be the first time that a social media company has been deemed a public nuisance.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
A New Mexico judge on Thursday ordered Meta to pay more than half a billion dollars over the state's claims that the social media giant created a "public nuisance" and harmed children.
From Barron's ● 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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