Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
servient
Adjective
/ˈsɜːrviənt/
Definition
Being subordinate or serving another entity.
Examples
- The servient estate must allow access for the dominant estate owners.
- In a servient relationship, the smaller party often sacrifices some autonomy.
Meaning
The term ‘servient’ refers to something that is under the authority or control of something else, often used in legal contexts to describe land that provides a right of way or easement to another property.
Synonyms
- Subordinate
- Obedient
- Supportive
