Easement by prescription

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-001797",
  "term": "Easement by prescription",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A legal right to use another's land acquired through continuous, open, notorious, and adverse use for a statutorily defined period, without the owner's permission. This is similar to adverse possession but grants only a right of use, not ownership. The required period of use varies by state, commonly ranging from 5 to 20 years.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/easement-by-prescription/"
}