ap·pend·age 
/əˈpɛndɪʤ/ noun
plural ap·pend·ag·es /əˈpɛndɪʤ/ noun [count] 1 medical : a body part (such as an arm or a leg) connected to the main part of the body : limb 2 : something connected or joined to a larger or more important thing
▪ The court system acts as an appendage to the government. ▪ an appendage of a larger political party
▪ The court system acts as an appendage to the government. ▪ an appendage of a larger political party
