Definition of appurtenance
1
appurtenances plural
: accessory objects
the appurtenances of wealth
2
law
: an incidental right (such as a right-of-way) attached to a principal property right and passing in possession with it
3
: a subordinate part or adjunct
The appurtenance of welcome is fashion and ceremony.— William Shakespeare
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The first known use of appurtenance was in the 14th century
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