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ancillary Definition

an·cil·lary (an′sə ler′ē, an sil′ər ē)

adjective

  1. subordinate: often with to
  2. that serves as an aid; auxiliary

Etymology: < L ancillaris < ancilla, maidservant, dim. of fem. of anculus, servant

ancillary Law Definition

adj

Auxiliary; collateral; dependant; supplemental; subordinate.

ancillary Usage Examples

Infinitive complement

transport: A package is a combination of any two of: accommodation, transport, or other tourist services not ancillary to transport.

Adjective modifier

other: Modular mounting options and dovetail slots for adding sensors and other ancillaries are also included in the housing profile.

Modifies a noun

  • features:-: Ancillary features:- new hall added to the north side of the church in recent years.
  • relief: An order for ancillary relief, which I will describe, was made in her favor on 20 July 2004.
  • proceeding: At the same time W issued a Notice in Form A to initiate ancillary relief proceedings.
  • equipment: A variety of ancillary equipment was provided with each gun.
  • staff: A team of ancillary staff supports the ward staff.
  • accommodation: With several traditionally built stone barns that would make ideal letting units or ancillary accommodation - subject to the necessary planning consents.

Modifying Another Word

  • merely: Normally they will be merely ancillary to the strictly religious activities.
  • not: These group discounts apply only to the basic brochure price: not ancillary costs.
  • also: There is also ancillary accommodation, dressing rooms and loading dock etc. attached to the main performance space.

Used with adjective complement

  • remain: Permission will only be given in these circumstances where the retailing use remains ancillary to the primary business use of the premises.
  • use: GROSS ): USES ANCILLARY TO PRIMARY USES ON THE REMAINDER OF THE DOXFORD INTERNATIONAL SITE.