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1
as in privilege
something granted as a special favor
use of the grounds was just one appanage he bestowed upon the caretakers of his estate
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2
as in right
something to which one has a just claim
wealthy people who believe that political power is their natural appanage
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For everyday purposes, however, Halkbank is a semi-independent appanage of the Turkish government.
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Matt Ford, The New Republic, 18 Jan. 2023
The states argued that MOHELA, which was created by the Missouri legislature, is a state appanage of sorts and thus gives standing to the state itself.
—Matt Ford, The New Republic, 15 Dec. 2022
Matt Ford, The New Republic, 18 Jan. 2023
The states argued that MOHELA, which was created by the Missouri legislature, is a state appanage of sorts and thus gives standing to the state itself.
—Matt Ford, The New Republic, 15 Dec. 2022
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Exercise the privilege of living in a democracy and vote.Margie Warrell, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Details on guest amenities, room types, theme park privileges, and more is expected in the coming months.Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2024
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But one message that’s interwoven into the themes of women’s (and men’s) rights, AI and climate change that are explored in the Ryan Murphy horror series couldn’t be clearer for star Lesley Manville ahead of next week’s presidential election.Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
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So Newsom should stay his left hand while his right works on preventing gasoline price gouging.Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
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That’s his prerogative, but in that case, at least OWN it.Karin Klein, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Oct. 2024
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Eco-mindedness and eco-anxiety are no longer just a prerogative of the youngsters.Martino Carrera, WWD, 25 Oct. 2024
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While Americans remain opposed to the construction of a border wall or the revocation of birthright citizenship, many now back a mass deportation plan aimed at removing over 11 million undocumented immigrants from the United States.Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Despite not being born with a fortune or aristocratic birthright, she was granted a rare audience with the Dauphin of France, the future King Charles VII, in February of 1429.Tacita Quinn, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Appanage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appanage. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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