easement by necessity

An easement created by operation of law because the easement is indispensable to the reasonable use of nearby property, such as an easement connecting a parcel of land to a road. — Also termed easement of necessity; necessary way. [Cases: Easements 18. C.J.S. Easements §§ 63, 69, 75–77, 91–97, 99–101, 103–109.]