Noun. From the Latin immissio, -ōnis, derived from the verb immittere (to introduce, to bring in, to project inwards). It is formed from the prefix in- (within) and the verb mittere (to send, to throw).
Inmisión refers to the introduction or projection of elements (noise, smoke, odours, vibrations, heat, light, etc.) from one property or activity that affect another, usually without direct physical contact.
In Legal Spanish, the term is primarily used in civil law and property law, especially in relation to limitations on property rights and neighbourly relations. Inmisiones occur when a lawful activity on one property produces harmful effects on another.
Example
Las inmisiones de ruido procedentes del local exceden los límites tolerables y vulneran el derecho del propietario colindante.
→ The noise emissions coming from the premises exceed tolerable limits and infringe the neighbouring owner’s rights.
Terminological note
Inmisión is a technical term in civil law and does not have a single, exact equivalent in common law. Depending on the context, it is usually translated as emissions, nuisance, or interference. dc
