easement

ease-ment · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (law) A right to cross or otherwise use someone else's land for a specified purpose.

  2. 2.

    The act of making something easier; relief or comfort.

Forms

plural: easements

Related words

See also: access, property, right of way
Synonyms: access right, right of way

Etymology

From Old French aisement meaning "comfort, convenience," from aise (ease). The legal sense developed in English during the 16th century.