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right of way

phrase

A2CEFR level
35/100Rarity: fairly common
TechnicalRegister

A type of easement entitling a person to pass over another's land along a defined route.

The property enjoys a right of way over the shared driveway to reach the public road.

Topic: Property in Legal English

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