Which of the following describes an easement acquired through prescription?

An easement acquired through prescription is characterized as a result of unauthorized use over a specified period of time, which typically must be continuous, open, notorious, and adverse to the interests of the property owner. This form of easement arises from the actions of an individual who uses someone else's property without permission but does so in a manner that is recognizable to the public and the property owner.

The necessary duration for establishing an easement by prescription varies by jurisdiction; in Texas, the requirement generally is for ten years of such use. If the use satisfies all legal criteria, the individual may obtain a legal right to continue using the property despite the original owner's lack of consent.

In contrast, legal authority granted by the landowner does not apply here, as a prescriptive easement is formed without the owner's consent. A defined use for a landowner's convenience implies a formal agreement or acknowledgment of the easement, which is not the case with prescription, since it involves unauthorized actions. Similarly, a formal lease agreement indicates a consensual relationship regarding property use, differing fundamentally from the concept of a prescriptive easement where consent is absent.