Legal Definitions - acquired servitude

Acquired servitude is a type of servitude that requires a special way of obtaining it before it becomes valid. Servitude is an encumbrance that limits the use of a piece of land or other immovable property without possessing it. It is a burden on an estate for the benefit of another person. Servitudes include easements, irrevocable licenses, profits, and real covenants.

For example, if a landowner grants a right-of-way to a neighbor to access their property, it is an acquired servitude. The neighbor has the right to use the land for a specific purpose, but the landowner still owns the property.