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1. (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)
    
2. The act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
   - easing, alleviation, relief

Derived forms: easements

See also: ease

Type of: decrease, diminution, exclusive right, perquisite, prerogative, privilege, reduction, step-down

Encyclopedia: Easement