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
  • Quinn was first issued a license to practice medicine in 1986 and has admitting privileges at multiple Novant Health and Atrium Health locations, according to his medical board record.
    Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
  • That claim is his alone so far — neither WWE nor Penta has commented — and his filming privileges are already gone.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • Issues to address include healthcare, education, mental health, community well-being, fair taxes, voters’ rights, fair representation and government accountability.
    Sophie Lindberg July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
  • In 2017, Liberty Media was in its first year of owning F1’s commercial rights and only just beginning to put its mark on the sport.
    Luke Smith, New York Times, 26 July 2026
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“Appanages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appanages. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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