pertaining

[per-tey-ning]

adjective

1. related to or associated with something specified; belonging or relevant to the matter at hand.

   Before you begin the verification process, make sure you have all pertaining documents such as receipts, past tax returns, etc.

   A memorandum of understanding was drafted and sent to the pertaining bodies, along with a specific date by which an agreement needed to be reached.

Other Word Forms

• unpertaining adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pertaining¹

pertain ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Both chambers of Congress - the legislative branch of US government - approved a measure that compels the US justice department to release all files pertaining to its investigation into Epstein.

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But for nearly half of those violations — many of them pertaining to worker safety — the companies paid no fines and received only warnings or notices to correct the problems.

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The releases could, in theory, also include files pertaining to imprisoned Epstein co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as people - including government officials - mentioned in the case.

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"As a consequence of the PSNI's announcement today of their investigation we will not be able to make any further comment related to the inquiry or aspects pertaining to it," it added.

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Mr Bolton has recently been indicted in the US on several charges pertaining to the alleged mishandling of classified information.

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