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appurtenance

ap·pur·te·nance [ ə púrt'nənss ]


noun  (plural ap·pur·te·nances)
Definition:
 
1. accessory: an accompanying part or feature of something ( formal ) ( often used in the plural )
an athletic club with all the usual appurtenances

2. law property right: a legal right or privilege attached to a property and inherited with it



plural noun ap·pur·te·nan·ces 
Definition:
 
equipment: the equipment needed for an activity ( formal )

[14th century. < Anglo-Norman< late Latin appertinere (see appertain)]

ap·pur·te·nant adjective
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