Meaning & use
appurtenance
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A minor accessory, right, or property that belongs to and goes along with something more important.
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The garage was listed as an appurtenance to the main house in the property deed.
The contract covered the building and all its appurtenances, including the fixtures.
A note on using this word
A formal, mainly legal term used in property and real estate documents; rarely appears in casual conversation.
Words with a similar meaning
accessoryadjunct
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