Meaning & use
pertaining
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Relating or belonging to a particular subject or matter.
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Please submit any documents pertaining to your application by Friday.
The lawyer reviewed all evidence pertaining to the case.
A note on using this word
'Pertaining' is almost always followed by 'to' and appears mainly in formal or legal writing rather than casual conversation.
Words with a similar meaning
relatingconcerning
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