BETTERMENT

betterment. 1. An improvement that increases the value of real property; esp., an enhancement in the nature of an alteration or addition that goes beyond repair or restoration to a former condition. [Cases: Improvements  1.C.J.S. Improvements §§ 2, 4.] 2. An improvement of a highway, railroad, or building that goes beyond repair or restoration. 3. An increase in value, esp. real-estate value, attributable to improvements. See IMPROVEMENT.[Blacks Law 8th]