Access Right
/ˈæk.ses raɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal entitlement or permission to enter, use, or approach property, information, or resources.
The tenant has an access right to use the private road leading to the property.
- (n.) The authority granted to individuals or entities to obtain or retrieve information, documents, or data, often under statutory or contractual provisions.
Employees must have an access right to confidential files only if authorized by company policy.
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- access rights
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Commentary
Access rights often arise in property and information law; drafting should specify scope, duration, and conditions of the access granted.
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