Definition: The term "appanages" refers to an action or property being assigned to someone else, often in a legal or societal context. It typically means that another person is taking over the responsibility or duties of someone else's work, job, etc., as if they had not been doing it themselves.
For example:
- A company might assign new employees to perform specific tasks, allowing them to do more work and potentially increase productivity.
- In a marriage, one partner might assume the otherβs responsibilities to ensure that all family needs are met.
- In business, an employee may be assigned additional tasks or responsibilities by their boss without their permission.
The word is most closely associated with the English phrase "take on," which means to take over something. So in this context, it could mean taking control of a responsibility or task from someone else, as if they were not doing it themselves.
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