Appertain to
verb
To relate or pertain to.
These documents appertain to the contract between the two companies.

Often appears as...
- appertain to rights
- appertain to responsibilities
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To belong as a part, right, possession, or attribute.
The authority appertains to the local government.

Often appears as...
- appertain to authority
- appertain to ownership
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
verb
To relate or pertain to.
These documents appertain to the contract between the two companies.

Often appears as...
- appertain to rights
- appertain to responsibilities
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To belong as a part, right, possession, or attribute.
The authority appertains to the local government.

Often appears as...
- appertain to authority
- appertain to ownership
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
Definition 1 of 2

Business Context
Use 'appertain to' in business settings to discuss relevant documents or agreements.

Ensure all files that appertain to the merger are reviewed by our lawyers.
Legal Overtones
'Appertain to' frequently appears in legal contexts concerning rights and responsibilities.

The clauses that appertain to the tenant’s rights are clearly outlined in this section.
Formal Language
The phrase 'appertain to' is formal and more common in written text than in everyday conversation.

The duties that appertain to your position are listed in the job description.
Business Context
Use 'appertain to' in business settings to discuss relevant documents or agreements.

Ensure all files that appertain to the merger are reviewed by our lawyers.
Legal Overtones
'Appertain to' frequently appears in legal contexts concerning rights and responsibilities.

The clauses that appertain to the tenant’s rights are clearly outlined in this section.
Formal Language
The phrase 'appertain to' is formal and more common in written text than in everyday conversation.

The duties that appertain to your position are listed in the job description.
Business Context
Use 'appertain to' in business settings to discuss relevant documents or agreements.

Ensure all files that appertain to the merger are reviewed by our lawyers.
Legal Overtones
'Appertain to' frequently appears in legal contexts concerning rights and responsibilities.

The clauses that appertain to the tenant’s rights are clearly outlined in this section.
Formal Language
The phrase 'appertain to' is formal and more common in written text than in everyday conversation.

The duties that appertain to your position are listed in the job description.
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