verb
- belonged or was connected as a rightful part or attribute
Usage: past tense of appertain; formal
Examples
- The privileges that appertained to his noble rank were considerable.
- All rights that appertained to the property were transferred to the new owner.
- The duties that appertained to the office were clearly outlined.
- Ancient customs appertained to the celebration of the harvest festival.
- The responsibilities that appertained to leadership weighed heavily on him.
- Certain benefits appertained to membership in the exclusive club.