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Absentee AuthorityThe use of proxy authority by ruling dynasties at a time of minority rule, illness, the absence of the physical ruler when on crusade and so on.
 
Also see. Co-rule, Intercession, Minority Rule, Queen Lieutenant, Queen Regent
Agnatic SuccessionA patrilineal inheritance system that restricted the inheritance of the throne or land to male heirs, excluding women and their descendants.
 
Also see. Patrilineal, Porphyrogennetos/Porphyrogennita, Primogeniture, Salic Law, Semi-Salic Law
Anti-WorthiesThe opposite to a woman worthy, and example of a woman who should not be mirrored by others in their actions.
 
Also see. Paragon, Virago, Women Worthies
Apponage An appanage, or apanage, is the grant of an estate, title, office or another thing of value to a younger child of a monarch, who would otherwise have no inheritance under the system of primogeniture.