pertain

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   to relate to or be relevant to a particular subject or situation

   These regulations pertain only to commercial vehicles.

2. 2
   verb

   to belong to something as a part, attribute, or accessory

   The rights that pertain to ownership also carry legal duties.

From Middle English pertenen, through Old French partenir or pertenir, from Latin pertinere ('to reach, extend to, concern'), formed from per- ('through') + tenere ('to hold'). The modern construction commonly appears as pertain to.

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