Which statement defines an easement?

• A. The right to make specific, limited use of land owned by another.
• B. The right to possess and occupy land indefinitely.
• C. A transfer of title to another.
• D. A license to use land.

Answer: (A)

An easement is a non-possessory interest in land that lets someone use another person’s land for a specific purpose. It doesn’t grant ownership or possession of the land, and it often runs with the property, binding current and future owners.

This fits the statement describing the right to make specific, limited use of land owned by another. The other options describe situations that aren’t easements: possessing and occupying land indefinitely implies ownership or tenancy; transferring title means conveying ownership; and a license is temporary, revocable permission to use land and does not constitute an interest in the land.