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Easement - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

easement

/ˈiz.mənt/ /ˈiːz.mənt/

Definition:

A legal right to use another's land for a specific purpose, such as access or utilities.

Synonyms:

right of way, privilege, license, concession

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

restriction, prohibition

Common Collocations:

grant an easement, hold an easement, terminate an easement

Derivatives:

ease, easily

Usage Tips:

Use "easement" in legal or property contexts to describe rights over land without ownership.

Common Phrases:

right of way, utility easement, prescriptive easement

Etymology:

From Old French "aisement," meaning "comfort," later evolving to denote legal rights over land use.

Examples:

  • 1. The neighbor granted us an easement to cross his property.
  • 2. An easement allows the city to maintain the sewer lines on private land.
  • 3. They disputed the easement for the shared driveway in court.
  • 4. The homeowner sold the property but retained an easement for parking.

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