aemulatio vicini

noun
ae·​mu·​la·​tio vi·​ci·​ni | \ ˌī-mü-ˈlä-tē-ˌō-wi-ˈkē-(ˌ)nē\
plural aemulationes vicini\ ˌī-​mü-​ˌlä-​tē-​ˈō-​(ˌ)nās-​ \

Definition of aemulatio vicini

civil & Scots law
: the exercise of a legal right only to cause annoyance, harm, or injury to another

First Known Use of aemulatio vicini

circa 1722, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for aemulatio vicini

Latin, malevolence or jealousy of a neighbor

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