Definition: Adaxial means to move along or over a border, usually in the direction of a border between two regions. The term adaxial has been used in English since at least 1910. The usage originated from Latin "adaxia" which is related to "axial", that is "along". There are several meanings of this word depending on the context:
Adaxial movement is a type of movement across a border between two regions, typically in one direction. An example would be moving into or out of a country.
Adaxial development refers to the process of building a new area, such as a city or a town, by adding buildings and infrastructure along a border line.
Adaxial rights refer to the ability to travel across a border between two regions without being detected. The word "adaxial" has also been used in French. In French, it is called "adaxiale".

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