What does easement mean?

An easement, in legal terms is basically the right of an individual to use the property/land of another individual, and it definitely excludes proprietorship rights in that sense.

For example, a private owner of a property might give the right to an individual to have access with his car through the driveway which is his property, and this is called a positive easement. On the other hand, a negative easement might prohibit that individual to have access with his vehicle through the driveway pertaining to his property.