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De Novi Operis Nuntiatione: A Latin term used in Roman law that means "new work protest." It refers to a situation where a person's rights are affected by the construction of a new structure. The person can protest to the praetor, who can order the builder to provide security against any loss caused by the construction. If the builder refuses, the praetor can stop further construction with a prohibitory interdict. This term is also known as operis novi nuntiatio and is similar to the concept of jactus lapilli.
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.