Right of Access
/ˈraɪt əv ˈækˌsɛs/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal entitlement to obtain or view information, documents, or property.
The plaintiff asserted a right of access to the confidential records under the freedom of information law.
- (n.) In property law, the right to enter onto land or premises owned or controlled by another.
The easement granted a right of access over the neighbor's driveway.
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Commentary
The term applies broadly across contexts such as information law and property law; drafters should specify the scope to avoid ambiguity.
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