If a person has the right to cross over your property, what is referred to as that right?

The right of a person to cross over another person's property is called an easement. An easement grants a legally enforceable privilege to use someone else's land for a specific purpose while the ownership of the land remains with the original owner. In this context, if someone has the right to access your property for passage, it means they hold an easement over your land.

Unlike a license, which could be revoked and does not create a permanent interest, an easement is more permanent and typically remains in effect even if the property changes ownership. Furthermore, an encroachment refers to when someone builds or extends a structure beyond their property line into someone else's property, which is not related to legal access rights. Title, on the other hand, signifies ownership of property but does not necessarily imply any access rights. Understanding these distinctions helps clarify why the term easement is the appropriate choice in this scenario.