right-of-way

right-of-way

  1. : an easement or servitude over another's land conferring a right of passage

  1. a : the area over which a right-of-way exists

    b : the right of traffic to take precedence

    c : the land occupied by a railroad especially for its main line

    d : the land used by a public utility (as for a transmission line)

  1. a : a precedence in passing accorded to one vehicle over another by custom, decision, or statute

    b : the right of traffic to take precedence