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- noun law In the legal area of
torts , ahazardous object orcondition that is likely to attract children who are unable to appreciate the risk posed by the object or condition, and to whom thelandowner can therefore be held liable for injuries.
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- noun anything on your premises that might attract children into danger or harm
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oroboros commented on the word attractive nuisance
That old broken-down, rusty thresher or tractor sitting out in the field that attracts kids who will play on it and possibly hurt themselves.
August 28, 2009
yarb commented on the word attractive nuisance
Yeah! Like the antique muckspreader I once got stuck in for an hour or so.
August 28, 2009