public nuisance

noun

1. law an illegal act causing harm to members of a particular community rather than to any individual
2. informal.
   a person who is generally considered objectionable

Example Sentences

If any one had made such a despicable discovery, he would have been chased from the country as a public nuisance.

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He need not be any more drunk than the man in the country, but he is a greater public nuisance.

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I fear they generally used their freedom in a way that made them a public nuisance wherever they were.

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"You are encouraging a public nuisance," said a thin gentlemanly voice at his elbow.

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"The man is a public nuisance and ought to be put down by the police," said the little Princess, beating her foot on the floor.

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