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a wall or fence erected solely to annoy one's neighbor or lower the value of his or her property.[1895-1900, Amer.]
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fence — An inclosure about a field or other space, or about any object, especially an inclosing structure of wood, iron, or other material, intended to prevent intrusion from without or straying from within; a visible or tangible obstruction which may be … Ballentine's law dictionary
spite structure — A structure which is of no beneficial use or pleasure to the owner but was erected and is maintained by him for the purpose of annoying his neighbor or with the malicious motive of injuring the neighbor by depriving the latter s premises of light … Ballentine's law dictionary
