Legal Definitions - de novi operis nuntiatione

Definition: A protest against a new construction that impairs someone's rights.

In Roman law, if someone's rights were affected by the building of a new structure, they could protest to the praetor. The praetor could then order the builder to provide security against any loss caused by the construction. If the builder refused, the praetor could stop the construction with a prohibitory interdict.

Example: If a new building is being constructed next to your property and it blocks your view, you can protest to the praetor and ask for compensation for the loss of your view.

This example illustrates how de novi operis nuntiatione was used to protect the rights of individuals who were affected by new constructions.