n. [ OE. noisance, OF. noisance, nuisance, fr. L. nocentia guilt, fr. nocere to hurt, harm; akin to necare to kill. Cf Necromancy, Nocent, Noxious, Pernicious. ] That which annoys or gives trouble and vexation; that which is offensive or noxious. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ Nuisances are public when they annoy citizens in general; private, when they affect individuals only. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Law) One who makes or causes a nuisance. [ 1913 Webster ]