A deed restriction on a property giving someone besides the owners rights to use or enjoy the property, and may also restrict its use or development; types include façade easement, open space easement, right of way, preservation easement. See also restrictive covenant, title search. 2. A curved portion of an architectural element, such as a handrail or molding, that makes a smooth transition between two straight portions. See also ramp. (Bucher, 1996)
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