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apanage

DEFINITIONS OF: apanage

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n a grant (by a sovereign or a legislative body) of resources to maintain a dependent member of a ruling family

Synonyms:
appanage
Type of:
assignment, grant
(law) a transfer of property by deed of conveyance

n any customary and rightful perquisite appropriate to your station in life

Synonyms:
appanage
Type of:
fringe benefit, perk, perquisite
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
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