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Appurtenance: meaning, definitions and examples

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appurtenance

 

[ əˈpɜːrtənəns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal term

An appurtenance refers to something that is considered an accessory or supplementary part to a main item. In the legal context, it specifically includes rights or privileges that are attached to a piece of property and automatically transfer with the property ownership. Common examples include water rights or easements that enhance the value of the property. Therefore, when a property is sold, any appurtenances associated with it are also included unless stated otherwise in the contract.

Synonyms

accessory, addition, attachment, incidental, supplement

Examples of usage

  • The appurtenance of the swimming pool adds value to the house.
  • Easements are important appurtenances in real estate transactions.
  • The land title includes various appurtenances for rights of way.

Translations

Translations of the word "appurtenance" in other languages:

🇵🇹 anexo

🇮🇳 संबंधित वस्तु

🇩🇪 Zubehör

🇮🇩 lampiran

🇺🇦 приналежність

🇵🇱 przynależność

🇯🇵 附属物

🇫🇷 accessoire

🇪🇸 apendice

🇹🇷 ek parça

🇰🇷 부속물

🇸🇦 ملحق

🇨🇿 příslušenství

🇸🇰 príslušenstvo

🇨🇳 附属物

🇸🇮 pripomoček

🇮🇸 fylgihlutir

🇰🇿 қосымша

🇬🇪 დამატება

🇦🇿 məxsusi

🇲🇽 anexo

Etymology

The word 'appurtenance' originates from the Middle English 'appurtenaunce', which is derived from the Old French 'apurtenance', meaning 'belonging or attachment'. This further traces back to the Latin 'appurtenere', a compound of 'ad' meaning 'to' and 'portere' meaning 'to carry'. Historically, the term has been used in legal contexts pertaining to property law, emphasizing the relationship between rights and the main property. Its use can be seen in various documents and legal evaluations over centuries, highlighting its significance in clarifying ownership and associated rights.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,273 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.