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attractive nuisance

at·trac·tive nui·sance
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-trak-tiv noo-suh ns, nyoo-]
    • /əˈtræk tɪv ˈnu səns, ˈnyu-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-trak-tiv noo-suh ns, nyoo-]
    • /əˈtræk tɪv ˈnu səns, ˈnyu-/

Definitions of attractive nuisance words

  • noun attractive nuisance Law. a doctrine of tort law under which a person who creates or permits to exist on his or her land a dangerous condition attractive to children, as an unfenced swimming pool, is liable for their resulting injuries, even though the injured are trespassers. 1
  • noun attractive nuisance a hazardous condition or object to which this doctrine is applicable. 1
  • noun attractive nuisance (law) In the legal area of torts, a hazardous object or condition that is likely to attract children who are unable to appreciate the risk posed by the object or condition, and to whom the landowner can therefore be held liable for injuries. 0

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attractive nuisance popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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