1. to belong or be connected as a rightful part or attribute
Usage: formal
2. to be appropriate or suitable to
Usage: formal

Examples

• The duties that appertain to his office are clearly defined.
• These privileges appertain to members of the royal family.
• The responsibilities appertaining to citizenship include voting and jury duty.
• Such behavior does not appertain to a professional environment.
• The rights that appertain to property ownership vary by state.
• These customs appertain to the local culture and traditions.