attractive nuisance

attractive nuisance definition - business

attractive nuisance

Something on a property that is tempting but naturally dangerous, especially to children. A discarded refrigerator might attract a child who wants to hide, for example. The owner of an attractive nuisance must be concerned about a liability judgment in the event the nuisance is connected to an injury or death.

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