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appertain

1 of 1verb
/ˌæpərˈteɪn/
Forms:appertains,appertaining,appertained,appertained
1

to belong to or be related to something

  • The new policies will appertain to all employees, ensuring consistency across departments.
  • The laws that appertain to environmental protection have evolved over the years to address new challenges.
  • The duties that appertained to the role of the director were clearly defined in the job description.
  • The rights that appertain to each citizen in a democracy include freedom of speech and the right to vote.
  • The responsibilities that appertain to the position include overseeing the project and managing the team.
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