ACCOMMODATION.

An arrangement or engagement made as a favor to

another, not upon a consideration received; something done to oblige, usually
spoken of a loan of money or commercial paper; also a friendly agreement or
composition of differences. Abbott.
ACCOMMODATION LANDS. Land bought by a builder or speculator, who
erects houses thereon, and then leases portions thereof upon an improved
ground-rent.
ACCOMMODATION PAPER. An accommodation bill or note is one to which the
accommodating party, be he acceptor, drawer, or indorser, has put his name,
without consideration, for the purpose of benefiting or accommodating some
other party who desires to raise money on it, and is to provide for the bill when
due.
ACCOMMODATION WORKS. Works which a railway company is required to
make and maintain for the accommodation of the owners or occupiers of land
adjoining the railway, e. g., gates, bridges, culverts, fences, etc. 8 Viet. c. 20,
68.