Category:Nuisance

Nui"sance, n. Etym: [oe. noisance, of. noisance, nuisance, fr. L. Nocentia guilt, fr. nocere to hurt, harm; akin to necare to kill. Cf Necromancy, nocent, noxious, pernicious.]

Defn: that which annoys or gives trouble and vexation; that which is Offensive or noxious.

Note: nuisances are public when they annoy citizens in general; Private, when they affect individuals only.