Property Law

Easement Appurtenant

/ EEZ-ment uh-PUR-tuh-nent /

Definition

An easement that benefits an adjacent parcel of land.

Used in Context

“The easement appurtenant gave the back lot access to the main road.”

Etymology

◈ Old French: apartenant, belonging to

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