appanages

noun

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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  1. privileges
  2. rights
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
Definition of privileges
Noun
  • For families who believe their child's rights were violated based on race, disability, or gender in school, the federal agency often has been one of the main places to turn.
    — Claire Sibonney, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The entry of streaming services such as Amazon, Apple and Netflix have only increased the rights fees.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of rights
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“Appanages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appanages. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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