attractive nuisance

• Termo jurídico que designa uma condição perigosa em um imóvel ou local que pode atrair crianças que não percebem o risco, pela qual o proprietário ou responsável pode ser responsabilizado por eventuais lesões. Também se refere à própria coisa ou estrutura que exerce essa atração perigosa.

A legal term referring to a dangerous condition on a property that is likely to attract children, who may not recognize the risk, and for which the property owner may be held liable for any resulting injuries.

1. C2formalamerican

   A legal doctrine that holds a property owner liable for injuries caused to children who are attracted to a dangerous object or condition on the property.

   Atração perigosa

   • The swimming pool was considered an attractive nuisance, so the owner had to install a fence.
   • The abandoned construction site was deemed an attractive nuisance by the court.
   • Under the attractive nuisance doctrine, the homeowner was held responsible for the child's injury.