appertain

[ ap-er-teyn ]

verb (used without object)

1. to belong as a part, right, possession, attribute, etc.; pertain or relate (usually followed by to ):

   privileges that appertain to members of the royal family.

appertain

/ ˌæpəˈteɪn /

verb

1. intrusually foll byto to belong (to) as a part, function, right, etc; relate (to) or be connected (with)

Word History and Origins

Origin of appertain¹

1350–1400; Middle English a ( p ) perte ( y ) nen < Old French apertenir. See ap- ¹, pertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of appertain¹

C14: from Old French apertenir to belong, from Late Latin appertinēre, from Latin ad- + pertinēre to pertain

Example Sentences

I solemnly swear that in all things appertaining to the trial of the impeachment of Donald Trump, now pending, I will do impartial justice according to the constitution and laws: so help me God.

From The Guardian

“It was an obscure word, ‘appertaining,’” Immerwahr writes, “as if the law’s writers were mumbling their way through the important bit.”

From New York Times

They include Confederate and U.S. flags, photos of Confederate leaders and monuments, copies of daily papers, and “badges and souvenirs appertaining to the Confederacy.”

From Washington Times

"I am therefore resolved to resign my Crown and all the Dominions appertaining to it to the Prince of Wales, my eldest son and lawful successor," said the letter, which was never sent.

From Reuters

"To you, brave fan, who courageously stopped a puck without leaving the stands, the Philadelphia Flyers award full membership in the loyal order of the unducked puck, with all the rights and privileges appertaining thereunto."

From US News