/peuhr tayn"/ , v.i.
1. to have reference or relation; relate: documents pertaining to the lawsuit.
2. to belong or be connected as a part, adjunct, possession, or attribute.
3. to belong properly or fittingly; be appropriate.
[ 1300-50; ME pertenen, partenen, perteinen partein-, tonic s. of partenir pertinere to be applicable, lit., to hold through, reach, equiv. to per- PER- + -tinere, comb. form of tenere to hold ]