### Question
How is the term right-of-way defined?


### Answer
The term **right-of-way** is defined in *23 U.S.C. § 109* as the following:

> any real property, or interest therein, acquired, dedicated, or reserved for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a highway

#### Citation:
  - *23 U.S.C. § 109*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAYS**

