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easement

/ˈiːzm(ə)nt/ /ˈizmənt/

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noun

The legal right to use another person's real property (real estate), generally in order to cross a part of the property or to gain access to something on the property (right of way).

Examples :

"The power company has an easement to put their electricity poles along the edge of this land."

property right law area

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noun

An element such as a baseboard, handrail, etc., that is curved instead of abruptly changing direction.

Examples :

"The carpenter carefully installed an easement where the handrail met the wall, creating a smooth, curved transition instead of a sharp corner. "

architecture part building

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noun

Easing, relief.

Examples :

"The medicine provided a welcome easement from his headache. "

property right law

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noun

The act of relieving oneself: defecating or urinating.

Examples :

"After holding it in for hours during the long exam, the student quickly sought the privacy of the restroom for an easement. "

body physiology function

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noun

(model railroading) Transition spiral curve track between a straight or tangent track and a circular curved track of a certain radius or selected radius.

Examples :

"The model railroader carefully constructed the easement to smoothly transition from the straight track to the circular track around the station. "

technical machine vehicle

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noun

Examples :

"The extra time offered on the test was a significant easement to my anxiety. "

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noun

Examples :

"The old brick wall relied on an easement from the neighboring building's foundation for support, preventing it from collapsing. "

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noun

Examples :

"The warm bath after a long day offered complete easement. "