Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    An easement restraining the height of one’s buildings.

  • Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    In the Civil law. A servitude due by the owner of a house, by which he is restrained from building beyond a certain height. Dig 8, 2, 4; Sandars, Just. Inst. 119.