Legal Definitions - discommon

Definition: To take away someone's right to use or enjoy something that was previously shared or common.

Examples:

• When the new housing development was built, the residents were discommoned from using the nearby park.
• The farmer discommoned a section of his land by putting up a fence, so the animals could no longer graze there.
• The church discommoned the member who had been causing trouble during services, so they were no longer allowed to attend.

The examples show how discommoning can happen in different situations. In each case, someone is being denied access to something they used to have the right to use or enjoy. This can happen with land, public spaces, or even social groups like a church. Discommoning can cause conflict and hurt feelings, especially if people feel like they are being unfairly excluded.