Nuisance Value

Pronunciation: /ˈnusəns ˈvæljuː/

Definitions of nuisance value

noun the estimated or perceived worth or significance of something in terms of inconvenience or annoyance it causes

Example Sentences

A1 My noisy neighbors are a nuisance value.

A2 The constant ringing of my phone has become a nuisance value.

B1 The construction work next door is causing a nuisance value for the residents.

B2 The loud music from the party next door has reached nuisance value.

C1 The ongoing legal dispute has escalated to nuisance value for both parties.

C2 The repeated delays in the project have now reached nuisance value for the stakeholders.

Examples of nuisance value in a Sentence

formal The lawyer argued that the lawsuit was filed merely for nuisance value.

informal I think he's just suing for nuisance value.

slang She's just causing a nuisance value with all her complaints.

figurative The barking dog was more of a nuisance value than a real threat.

Grammatical Forms of nuisance value

• past tense: had nuisance value
• plural: nuisance values
• comparative: more nuisance value
• superlative: most nuisance value
• present tense: has nuisance value
• future tense: will have nuisance value
• perfect tense: has had nuisance value
• continuous tense: is having nuisance value
• singular: nuisance value
• positive degree: nuisance value
• infinitive: to have nuisance value
• gerund: having nuisance value
• participle: nuisance value

Origin and Evolution of nuisance value

First Known Use: 1824 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'nuisance value' originated from the legal field, specifically in the context of tort law.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the value of a legal claim based on the inconvenience or annoyance caused by a nuisance, the term has evolved to also refer to the strategic value of a legal claim in negotiations or settlements.