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A tort whereby the tortfeasor creates a nuisance or otherwise interferes with the public welfare or convenience to use public property. It may be an action which affects the health, safety and welfare of more than one person - such as the public at large. For example, dumping toxic chemicals into the waterfront of a popular beach or the emission of fumes from a factory which … [Read more...] about PUBLIC NUISANCE

A government position. A position or office, frequently one where the powers granted are to be used for the benefit of the general public, and where selection is made pursuant to a public election. … [Read more...] about PUBLIC OFFICE

A corporation that is created by a government or municipality to carry out a purpose that is beneficial to the public, e.g. the operations of a public zoo or library. … [Read more...] about PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION

This term is synonymous with public highway, with this difference; by the latter, is understood a right to pass over the land of another; by the former is meant the right of going over the water which is on another's land. … [Read more...] about PUBLIC PASSAGE

A person who is in such poor financial condition that the government (the public) must pay for the cost of his or her care (a charge.) … [Read more...] about PUBLIC CHARGE