egress

Definition

A fancy architectural and legal term for "exit" or "way out," used by people who think "door" sounds too pedestrian. It's particularly important in building codes and real estate, where proper egress can mean the difference between passing inspection and violating fire safety regulations. Essentially, it's the escape route that lawyers and architects prefer to call by its Latin-derived name.

Example Usage

The building inspector cited insufficient egress routes from the basement workspace.

Source: Architectural and legal terminology

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