appurtenance

appurtenance
/euh perr"tn euhns/, n.
1. something subordinate to another, more important thing; adjunct; accessory.
2. Law. a right, privilege, or improvement belonging to and passing with a principal property.
3. appurtenances, apparatus; instruments.
[1350-1400; ME < AF, equiv. to ap- AP-1 + -purtenance a belonging; see PURTENANCE]

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