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NOT IN MY BACKYARD (NIMBY) Definition & Legal Meaning

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When members of a community unite together to oppose the establishment that is not desired due to the hazardous nature of their activities, and sometimes against the establishment of institutions such as hospitals and school, due to a fear of being subject to the negative effects of having such an establishment in the neigbourhood.

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