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easement

[eez-muhnt] / ˈiz mənt /
NOUN
right of way
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At a March 2025 gathering at Town Hall, the council voted to claim a public easement on Horning’s land.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

She obtained landmark status in 1996 and donated an easement to the Los Angeles Conservancy, ensuring that it can’t be remodeled or torn down.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

"If they can win over just enough to clear enough hurdles to get the next easement or next little contract or permit approved, they know they'll be able to get their work done."

From Salon • Aug. 20, 2024

At a cost of $5,000 to $20,000 for each easement, much of it going to pay lawyers, safeguarding history is not cheap.

From New York Times • Jan. 30, 2024

He meant with your mind, and Will did it instantly, sensing the minute snags and then the minute easement as the edges lined up perfectly.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman