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easement vs privilege

privilege vs easement

easement and privilege both are nouns.

easement is not a verb while privilege is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
easement Yes No No No
privilege Yes No Yes No
As nouns, privilege is a hypernym of easement; that is, privilege is a word with a broader meaning than easement:
  • easement: (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)
  • privilege: a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)
Other hypernyms of easement include exclusive right, perquisite, prerogative.
easement (noun) privilege (noun)
the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)
(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) (law) the right to refuse to divulge information obtained in a confidential relationship
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
easement (verb) privilege (verb)
bestow a privilege upon
Difference between easement and privilege

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