right of-way line

  • 1right of way — 1: an easement or servitude over another s land conferring a right of passage 2 a: the area over which a right of way exists b: the strip of land over which is built a public road c: the land occupied by a railroad esp. for its main line d: the… …

    Law dictionary

  • 2Right of way — Way Way, n. [OE. wey, way, AS. weg; akin to OS., D., OHG., & G. weg, Icel. vegr, Sw. v[ a]g, Dan. vei, Goth. wigs, L. via, and AS. wegan to move, L. vehere to carry, Skr. vah. [root]136. Cf. {Convex}, {Inveigh}, {Vehicle}, {Vex}, {Via}, {Voyage} …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 3Right-of-way — or right of way may refer to:In geography: *A situation in which although a parcel of land has a specific private owner, some other party or the public at large has a legal right to traverse that land in some specified manner. The term likewise… …

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  • 4right of way — right′ of way′ n. pl. rights of way, right of ways. 1) a common law or statutory right granted to a vehicle, as an airplane or boat, to proceed ahead of another 2) a path or route that may lawfully be used 3) a right of passage, as over another s …

    From formal English to slang

  • 5right of way — 1. 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 2. right of passage, as over another s property 3. a route that it is lawful to use 4. ☆… …

    English World dictionary

  • 6right-of-way — | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ noun (plural rights of way or right of ways) 1. : a legal right of passage over another person s ground compare easement, servitude 2. : the area or way over which a right of way exists: as …

    Useful english dictionary

  • 7right of way — rights of way 1) N COUNT A right of way is a public path across private land. 2) N UNCOUNT When someone who is driving or walking along a road has right of way or the right of way, they have the right to continue along a particular road or path,… …

    English dictionary

  • 8right-of-way — noun (plural rights of way; also right of ways) Date: 1768 1. a legal right of passage over another person s ground 2. a. the area over which a right of way exists b. the strip of land over which is built a public road c. the land occupied by a… …

    New Collegiate Dictionary

  • 9Right-of-way (transportation) — A right of way is a strip of land that is granted – through an easement or other mechanism – for transportation purposes, such as for a rail line or highway. In the case of an easement, it may revert to its original owners if the facility is… …

    Wikipedia

  • 10Right-of-way — (electric)   A corridor of land on which electric lines may be located. The Transmission Owner may own the land in fee, own an easement, or have certain franchise, prescription, or license rights to construct and maintain lines. See NERC… …

    Energy terms