SPITE FENCE
\spˈa͡ɪt fˈɛns], \spˈaɪt fˈɛns], \s_p_ˈaɪ_t f_ˈɛ_n_s]\
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An unsightly fence erected for no other purpose than to irritate a neighbor. Such a fence may be illegal under local fence height and appearance regulations or state laws that specifically bar spite fences. Even if it doesn't violate regulation or laws, the fence may still be illegal if it was built with malicious intent.
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