1. The act or state of enjoying something; pleasure or satisfaction derived from possession or use.
Usage: Formal or literary; Borrowed from French; used in English primarily in academic or philosophical contexts
2. In legal contexts, the right to use and enjoy property or its benefits.
Usage: Legal or formal; Archaic or specialized usage

Examples

• The jouissance of a fine meal is heightened when shared with friends.
• She spoke of the jouissance she felt upon receiving the award.
• The contract grants the tenant full jouissance of the premises.
• His jouissance of the moment was evident in his smile.
• The philosopher wrote about jouissance as a fundamental human experience.