Appurtenance (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. something associated with, accompanying, or belonging to another thing; accessory: A retreat to rolling green hills and idyllic lakes, complete with all the appurtenances of luxury we're used to, is a good stress cure.
  2. a right or privilege, outbuilding, or other asset belonging to and passing with a principal property: The real estate described herein includes all improvements, fixtures, and appurtenances, if any.
  3. apparatus; equipment: I dislike those workout programs that insist on tons of specialized appurtenances and instruction.
  4. belonging, possession, relationship, or origin, or an affix that expresses this: The -i in Israeli is a suffix of appurtenance. The ethnic appurtenance of job applicants is private information.
noun
  1. a secondary or less significant thing or part
  2. accessories or equipment
  3. a minor right, interest, or privilege which passes when the title to the principal property is transferred
Appurtenance (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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