noun
right to use; usage rights; use
Refers to the legal or contractual right to use something, such as property, software, or a facility. Often used in formal or business contexts.
このソフトウェアの使用権を購入しました。
I purchased the right to use this software.
土地の使用権について話し合いましょう。
Let's discuss the usage rights for the land.
利用権 also means 'right to use', but often implies a broader or more practical utilization, while 使用権 can be more formal or legal.
Compound of 使用 (しよう, 'use') and 権 (けん, 'right'). The exact historical derivation is straightforward; the word follows standard Sino-Japanese compounding patterns.