The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 2 plus 3 letter word RIGHT OF WAY
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The straight part
We know that "Freedom to use land" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case freedom to use land = right of way.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does RIGHT OF WAY mean?
RIGHT OF WAY noun- The right to proceed first in traffic, on land, on water or in the air. Also in metaphorical senses.
- A legal right of passage over another's land or pathways.
- A legal easement granted for the construction of a roadway or railway.
- Land on which a right of way exists.
- The area modified for passage of a railway; often specifically the railbed and tracks.
- The priority granted to the first person to properly execute an attack.