■ verb
1》 ( ~ to ) be appropriate, related, or applicable to.
↘ chiefly Law belong to something as a part, appendage, or accessory.
2》 formal be in effect or existence in a specified place or at a specified time: none of these circumstances ~ed during the Jurassic.
Origin
ME: from OFr. partenir , from L. pertinere 'extend to, have reference to'.