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
  • For exploits to work, the guest-VM user must have root privileges.
    Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2026
  • The rhythm and schedule of a World Cup does not allow England such privileges.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • The UConn Foundation will be looking for naming-rights revenue opportunities for the fields, which will allow the team to work outdoors more often.
    Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
  • Carlson opted to test free agency and signed a two-year deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning after the Ducks dealt his rights to the Carolina Hurricanes.
    Eric Stephens, New York Times, 5 July 2026
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“Appanages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appanages. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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