noun

easement

easement, right of way

He has an easement to use the path.

He has an easement to use the path.

The agreement provides an easement for the pipeline.

The agreement provides an easement for the pipeline.

an easement ((over/on sth.)) a right to use someone's land He has an easement over his neighbor's land.

right of way, servitude, access right

From Old French 'aisement' meaning 'comfort, convenience', which is related to 'ease'. It refers to the 'ease' of using someone else's property.

Connect 'easement' with making access 'easy'. It's a legal right that provides 'ease' of use.

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