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Definition right of way in British English

right of way noun

noun
1

the legal right to pass in front of other vehicles when entering or crossing a road

Example

The road markings clearly show who's got right of way here.

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2

the legal right to go across someone's private land

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2.1

a path by which you can legally go across someone's private land

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Definition right of way in British English