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Definition of "appurtenant" []

  • Of or pertaining to an appurtenance. (adjective)
  • Ancillary or subsidiary. (adjective)
  • An appendage or attachment. (noun)
  • A type of easement benefiting real property that "runs with the land" as opposed to an interest belonging solely to the beneficiary. (noun)

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Use "appurtenant" in a sentence
  • "States can possess "appurtenant" territory, subject to, but not part of itself, to which the Constitution does not apply save so far as Congress votes that it shall apply."
  • "This complicates the due diligence process as small buildings often have unique features and amenities that are appurtenant to specific apartments."
  • "Section 8 of Article I shall be strictly construed and limited to regulation direct interstate commerce, and the instrumentalities directly appurtenant thereto."
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