Definitions for "PRESCRIPTIVE EASEMENT"
The granting of an easement by a court, based on the presumption that a written easement was given (although none existed), after a period of open and continuous use of land.
A right to use another's property that is not inconsistent with the owner's rights and that is acquired by an open, notorious, adverse and continuous use for the statutory period, for example 20 years.
The securing of easement rights through adverse possession.