variants
also apanages
1
as in privileges
something granted as a special favor
use of the grounds was just one appanage he bestowed upon the caretakers of his estate
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2
as in rights
something to which one has a just claim
wealthy people who believe that political power is their natural appanage
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Noun
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The federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has not provided an explanation for why Maxwell was moved, or why she is being given special privileges, such as better food and private exercise time.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
10 Nov. 2025 -
Despite not living in London full-time, the two have reportedly enjoyed their privileges as royal family members.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The men also spoke about going on strike to demand basic rights, including communication with the outside world.—
Rocio Muñoz-Ledo,
CNN Money,
12 Nov. 2025
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That he was conferred the honor by a president who himself is accused of rights abuses amplified anger over the announcement, though public protests have so far been muted.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Appanages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appanages. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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