Easement
nounease·mentpronounced EEZ-mənt
Last reviewed 16 April 2026
What does the noun Easement mean?
A legal right for someone other than the property owner to use part of the land for a specific purpose, such as a shared driveway, drainage, or access to utility infrastructure. Easements are registered on the title and transfer with the property when it is sold.
How the noun Easement is used
The title search revealed a drainage easement running through the backyard, which meant we couldn't build a pool in that area.
Synonyms
right of way
Related words
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MLA citation: "Easement." How to Property, 16 Apr. 2026, https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/easement. Accessed 30 May 2026.
Chicago citation: How to Property. "Easement." Last modified April 16, 2026. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/easement.
APA citation: How to Property. (2026, April 16). Easement. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/easement