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View synonyms for easement

easement

[ eez-muhnt ]

noun

  1. Law. a right held by one property owner to make use of the land of another for a limited purpose, as right of passage.
  2. an easing; relief.
  3. something that gives ease; a convenience.
  4. Architecture. a curved joint.

easement

/ ˈiːzmənt /

noun

  1. property law the right enjoyed by a landowner of making limited use of his neighbour's land, as by crossing it to reach his own property
  2. the act of easing or something that brings ease

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Word History and Origins

Origin of easement1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English esement, from Old French aisement, from aise ease + -ment -ment

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