officious intermeddler

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Definition of officious intermeddler in English English dictionary

A person who voluntarily, and without request or pre-existing legal duty, interjects themself into the affairs of an other, then seeks remuneration for services or reimbursement

Example: A leaves for vacation for two weeks during the summer. B mows A's lawn. B requests payment for this service. Under common law doctrine B is not entitled to any payment from A beyond whatever A cares to give.

immaterial factor that is treated by a court as if he were present to sing a contract and testify about the intentions of the parties (Law)

Hyphenation

of·fi·cious in·ter·med·dler