easement | ||
1. | [ noun ] the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) | |
Synonyms: | relief alleviation easing | |
Examples: | "he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain" |
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Related terms: | decrease palliation spasmolysis liberalization detente relieve comfort | |
2. | [ noun ] (law) the privilege of using something that is not your own (as using another's land as a right of way to your own land) | |
Related terms: | prerogative public_easement right_of_way law | |