appanages

variants also apanages
plural of appanage
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
  • The privileges of Jover’s life appear entirely superficial, even a bit alien, when contrasted with her granddaughter’s narrative thread.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The school’s loss of voting privileges on conference business matters.
    Seth Emerson, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • But then came the deal put together by FIFA President Gianni Infantino to create an entity to handle the world soccer organization’s commercial enterprises, including ticket sales, broadcast and sponsorship rights.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The government will expand foreigners’ rights to develop real estate in Cuba.
    Rick Jervis, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
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“Appanages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appanages. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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