The phrase "injurious affection" refers to the harm or damage caused by someone's actions or behavior. It means that someone's actions have a negative impact or cause harm to someone else. Full definition
Advising a port operator in relation to a claim for damages for injurious affection arising from the construction of a harbour. (burges-salmon.com)
Under expropriations legislation, compensation must be awarded for the nuisance tort of injurious affection where the claimant's occupation or enjoyment of land is substantially and unreasonably interfered with. (lawnow.org)
Modern law on injurious affection, the proper balance between public benefits and private costs, has been developing for nearly two centuries. (slaw.ca)