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easement n
(law) The legal right to use another person's real property (real estate), generally in order to cross a part of the property, or to gain access to something on the property. (architecture) An element such as a baseboard, handrail, etc., that is curved instead of abruptly changing direction. (archaic) Easing, relief. (archaic, euphemistic) The act of relieving oneself: defecating or urinating.
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afschuimen verb to remove foam to remove impurities to plunder, to rob to rummage, to scour
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