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also apanage
1
as in privilege
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 right
something to which one has a just claim
wealthy people who believe that political power is their natural appanage
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Recent Examples of appanage
For everyday purposes, however, Halkbank is a semi-independent appanage of the Turkish government.
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Matt Ford, The New Republic, 18 Jan. 2023
Matt Ford, The New Republic, 18 Jan. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appanage
Noun
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This is both the privilege of the demos in the modern world and its obligation.—
Ron Scherf,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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There were some folks back in 2005 who were able to leave New Orleans, reclaim their lives, come back, and live their lives because of privilege.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Coalition for Good Government identifies itself as a nonpartisan group concerned with constitutional liberties and the individual rights of citizens.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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For example, cities can offer long-term leases or development rights near transportation hubs in exchange for upfront investment or ongoing revenue-sharing.—
Regina Clewlow,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There is no mistaking that the Democrats are on thin ice with their knee-jerk and obligatory nods to local prerogative.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Though irony, an approach Alighieri actually revered, isn’t so much Schnabel’s prerogative.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Well-Read Black Girl expands her legacy by inviting young writers to claim their birthright to storytelling and by giving readers the tools to recognize their reflection in the literary canon.—
Glory Edim
August 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
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The base probably loves it, just like the base loved trying to, on day one, get rid of birthright citizenship.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Appanage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appanage. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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