right of way

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(uncountable) The right to proceed first in traffic, on land, on water or in the air. Also in metaphorical senses. / (countable) A legal right of passage over another's land or pathways.

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When two drivers approach the intersection at the same time, the car on the right has the right of way.

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意味（1）

(uncountable) The right to proceed first in traffic, on land, on water or in the air. Also in metaphorical senses.

Even when you have the right of way, you must take action to avoid a collision if another boat fails to give way.

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(countable) A legal right of passage over another's land or pathways.

“restricted byway” means a highway over which the public have restricted byway rights, with or without a right to drive animals of any description along the highway, but no other rights of way.

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(countable) A legal easement granted for the construction of a roadway, railway, power line, or other utilities.

Phillips granted a right-of-way to the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1873.

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(countable) Land on which a right of way exists.

New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority plans a rail line on an unused right of way of the Long Island Rail Road between JFK and Penn Station to whisk passengers to midtown Manhattan in twenty minutes.

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意味（5）

(countable) The area modified for passage of a railway; often specifically the railbed and tracks.

For example, if a railroad is required to connect a mine and a smelter, it is necessary to construct a right of way, to lay tracks, etc.

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意味（6）

(fencing, uncountable) The priority granted to the first person to properly execute an attack.

In foil the important thing is to be sure you have the right of way. You gain right of way by starting the attack first or beating the blade last.

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rights of way （ plural ）

right of ways （ plural ）