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1
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
something to which one has a just claim
- wealthy people who believe that political power is their natural appanage
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- call,
- dibs,
- due,
- entitlement,
- perquisite,
- pretense
- (or pretence),
- pretension,
- privilege
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The first known use of appanage was in 1602
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