Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
purtenance
Noun
/ˈpɜːrtənəns/
Definition
An accessory or an adjunct that belongs to something, often referring to properties or rights that accompany a principal estate.
Examples
- The purtenance of the land includes water rights and easements.
- She inherited the purtenances of the estate, which made her the owner of the house and surrounding lands.
Meaning
Purtenance refers to something that is connected or supplementary to something else, particularly in legal or property contexts.
Synonyms
- Accessary
- Appendage
- Attachment
