Infrastructure Management Terms

noun a state of being in need of repair or maintenance

• The old building has fallen into disrepair over the years.
• The house next door is in such disrepair, it's a real eyesore.
• That car is in total disrepair, it's barely hanging on.
• Her mental health was in disrepair after the traumatic event.

noun a right to use someone else's property for a specific purpose

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• The property owner granted an easement to allow access to the neighboring land.
• The neighbor has an easement to use our driveway whenever they need to.
• I have an easement to cut through my neighbor's yard to get to the park faster.
• Forgiveness is like an easement in a relationship, allowing room for mistakes.