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pertain
to be relevant or applicable
In more detail
1. (verb) to be connected or related to something
2. (verb) to belong to someone or something as a part, quality, or right
Examples
- 1. The new safety rules pertain to all employees in the factory.
- 2. The land pertains to the estate and cannot be sold separately.
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