Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

appurtenances

Noun

əˈpərt(ə)nəns

Definition

Something that is added to another, more important thing; an accessory or supplement.

Examples

The sale of the house included all appurtenances, such as the garage and garden shed.
Water rights are common appurtenances in rural properties.
When they bought the land, they also acquired the appurtenances that came with it, like the right to cross a neighboring property.

Meaning

In legal and real estate contexts, appurtenances refer to the rights and privileges associated with a piece of property, such as water rights or easements.