Legal Definitions - ad nocumentum

Term: ad nocumentum
Definition: Ad nocumentum is a Latin term used in law to mean "to the nuisance" or "to the hurt or injury." It refers to actions or behaviors that cause harm or damage to someone or something.
Examples: If a person throws a rock through a neighbor's window, they have acted ad nocumentum because they have caused harm to the neighbor's property. Similarly, if a company pollutes a river, they have acted ad nocumentum because they have caused harm to the environment and potentially to people who rely on the river for drinking water or recreation. These examples illustrate how ad nocumentum refers to actions that cause harm or injury.