noun

1. The legal right to use another person's real property (real estate), generally in order to cross a part of the property or to gain access to something on the property (right of way).

   “The power company has an easement to put their electricity poles along the edge of this land.”

2. An element such as a baseboard, handrail, etc., that is curved instead of abruptly changing direction.

3. Easing, relief.