attractive nuisance

noun

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.

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Meanings

nounattractive nuisance (plural attractive nuisances)

plural attractive nuisances

  1. lawIn 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.
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Chicago

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