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RIGHT OF WAY

(noun)
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There are 3 meanings of the phrase Right Of Way.

Right Of Way - as a noun

The privilege of someone to pass over land belonging to someone else

The right of one vehicle or vessel to take precedence over another

The passage consisting of a path or strip of land over which someone has the legal right to pass

Example Sentences

"Pedestrians have the right of way at crosswalks."
"The driver failed to yield the right of way to the oncoming vehicle."
"Cyclists should always respect the right of way of pedestrians on shared paths."
"Determining who has the right of way can prevent accidents at intersections."
"The traffic signal determines the right of way for vehicles."
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