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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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Pratt doesn’t hide his privilege.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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The department has also declined to publish a large volume of material, citing legal privileges.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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What does the law require of people who wish to become citizens of the United States and gain the right to vote?—
Cal Thomas,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
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Wiener is also pushing new legislation — called the No Kings Act — that would allow people in California to sue federal agents for violating their rights.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The result is a system that still appears constitutional but increasingly operates on executive prerogative.—
Alejandro Reyes,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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This is our prerogative and bond.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Appanage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appanage. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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