easement

/ˈiːzmənt/
noun
  1. A legal right to use another person's land for a specific purpose, such as access or utilities.
    • Before buying the property, the lawyer checked for any easements on the land.
    • The power company holds an easement to run cables across the farm.
    • The neighbor has an easement to use the driveway to reach his garage.
  2. The act of making something less severe or more comfortable; relief.
    • A cool breeze offered easement from the summer heat.
    • The medicine brought easement from the constant pain.
    • The charity provided easement to families struggling after the storm.
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