per·tain 
/pɚˈteɪn/ verb
per·tains; per·tained; per·tain·ing /pɚˈteɪn/ verb [no obj] formal : to relate to someone or something : to have a connection to a person or thing
▪ The law pertains [=applies] only to people who were born in this country. ▪ The questions pertained to [=the questions were about] the role of religion in society. ▪ books pertaining to the country's history
▪ The law pertains [=applies] only to people who were born in this country. ▪ The questions pertained to [=the questions were about] the role of religion in society. ▪ books pertaining to the country's history
