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Definition of pertaining - 2 dictionary results
per⋅tain
[per-teyn]
–verb (used without object)
| 1. | to have reference or relation; relate: documents pertaining to the lawsuit. |
| 2. | to belong or be connected as a part, adjunct, possession, or attribute. |
| 3. | to belong properly or fittingly; be appropriate. |
Origin:
1300–50; ME pertenen, partenen, perteinen < MF partein-, tonic s. of partenir < L pertinēre to be applicable, lit., to hold through, reach, equiv. to per- per- + -tinēre, comb. form of tenēre to hold
1300–50; ME pertenen, partenen, perteinen < MF partein-, tonic s. of partenir < L pertinēre to be applicable, lit., to hold through, reach, equiv. to per- per- + -tinēre, comb. form of tenēre to hold

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