The term "nuisance" refers to something or someone that causes inconvenience, annoyance, or harm. It is often used to describe actions, situations, or individuals that disrupt the comfort or well-being of others. In legal contexts, a nuisance is typically a condition that affects the enjoyment of property or interferes with the rights of others.
The word "nuisance" is derived from the Middle English term "nuisance," which comes from the Old French word "nuisance," itself from the Latin "nuisantia," meaning "harm" or "hurt," based on the verb "noxius," meaning "harmful."