right of way
noun
- the right, established by common or statutory law, of one ship, automobile, etc. to cross in front of another; precedence in moving, as at intersections
- right of passage, as over another's property
- a route that it is lawful to use
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- a strip of land used by a railroad for its tracks
- land over which a public road, an electric power line, etc. passes
See right of way in American Heritage Dictionary 4
also right-of-way (rītˈəv-wāˈ)
noun pl. rights of way or
right of ways also
rights-of-way (rītsˈ-) or
right-of-ways (-wāzˈ) a. The right to pass over property owned by another party.
b. The path or thoroughfare on which such passage is made.
- The strip of land over which facilities such as highways, railroads, or power lines are built.
- The customary or legal right of a person, vessel, or vehicle to pass in front of another.
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