ap·per·tain
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appertained; appertaining; appertains
Definition of appertain
: to belong or be connected as a rightful part or attribute : pertain
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“Appertain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appertain. Accessed 9 May. 2021.
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appertain
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English Language Learners Definition of appertain
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: to belong to or be connected or related to something
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The first known use of appertain was in the 14th century
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