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Term: ne luminibus officiatur
Definition: Ne luminibus officiatur is a Latin term used in Roman law that means "that lights be not impeded." It refers to an urban praedial servitude that restricts a homeowner from building anything that obstructs the light to an adjacent house.
ne luminibus officiatur
Ne luminibus officiatur is a legal term that means "that lights be not impeded." It is a type of urban praedial servitude that prevents a homeowner from building anything that blocks light to an adjacent house.
For example, if a homeowner wants to build a tall fence or a large addition to their house that would block the sunlight from reaching their neighbor's house, they would be prohibited from doing so under the ne luminibus officiatur servitude. This servitude ensures that all homeowners have access to natural light and prevents disputes between neighbors over blocked sunlight.
Another example would be if a homeowner wanted to plant a tree that would grow tall enough to block the sunlight from reaching their neighbor's house. This would also be prohibited under the ne luminibus officiatur servitude.
These examples illustrate how the ne luminibus officiatur servitude protects the right to natural light for all homeowners and prevents disputes between neighbors over blocked sunlight.