Meaning & use
appurtenant
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Attached to something else as a legal right, privilege, or responsibility, especially in relation to property.
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The right of way was appurtenant to the land, meaning it transferred automatically to any new owner.
An appurtenant easement allows the neighboring property to use a shared driveway.
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A legal term used almost exclusively in property law, particularly regarding easements and rights that 'run with the land.'
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