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noun

a wall or fence erected solely to annoy one's neighbor or lower the value of his or her property.

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Origin of spite fence

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900

Like I said, in spite of or because of my circumstances, I was able to accomplish my dreams.
Tim Howard’s Wall of Intensity|William O’Connor|December 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Strandf could photograph anything from a blind woman to a picket fence and make the image indelible.
The Best Gift Books of 2014|William O’Connor|December 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Much of the drama that transpires towards the end of the story is due to the pure love itself, not in spite of it.
The Japanese Women Who Love Gay Anime|Brandon Presser|December 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In spite of that, Stewart had never appeared on the Report until last night, when he joined to discuss his new film, Rosewater.
Pot-Smoking Grannies, Jimmy Fallon Covers U2, and More Viral Videos|The Daily Beast Video|November 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST

I have the unique advantage of seeing this from both sides of the fence.
Ferguson Tensions in Black and White|Seth Ferranti|November 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"I verily believe they're gone to look at my button," cried Davy, beginning to laugh, in spite of his fears.
Davy and The Goblin|Charles E. Carryl
She looked up at him with sad and eloquent eyes, which softened his heart in spite of himself.
Rosemary in Search of a Father|C. N. Williamson
In spite of this, the garden studio was not wholly forsaken, and nearly every day she accomplished something there.
Women in the fine arts, from the Seventh Century B.C. to the Twentieth Century A.D.|Clara Erskine Clement
Hence their presence elsewhere, in spite of their passionate attachment to their free native hills.
Glances at Europe|Horace Greeley
I saw every crook in the fence, every rut in the road, every bush and tree long before we came to it.
The Soldier of the Valley|Nelson Lloyd