easement

n. the legal right to use a piece of land that belongs to someone else, usually to cross it to get to your own property.

n. a nonpossessory right to use and/or enter onto the real property of another without possessing it. Often takes the form of a 'right of way'.

“The utility company has an easement to maintain the power lines on our property.”

“The property was sold with a pre-existing easement that allowed the neighbouring farmer to drive his tractor across the eastern field.”

Technical

n. a part of a building, like a handrail, that curves smoothly instead of changing direction suddenly.

n. a curved member or part of a structure, such as a handrail or baseboard, that provides a smooth transition between different levels or directions.

“The carpenter spent hours sanding the easement of the mahogany staircase.”

“The architect specified a custom easement for the handrail to ensure a continuous, fluid line from the first floor to the landing.”

Technical

n. the act of making something easier or providing relief from pain or difficulty.

n. the state of being eased; the provision of relief, assistance, or support.

“The new laws provided some easement for small businesses during the crisis.”

“The treaty was designed to provide mutual easement of trade restrictions between the two neighbouring nations.”

Archaic · Formal