Meaning of the word "pertaining to" in English

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pertaining to

US /pərˈteɪnɪŋ tuː/
UK /pəˈteɪnɪŋ tuː/
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Phrasal Verb

to relate to; be appropriate to something

Example:
The laws pertaining to property rights are complex.
We discussed matters pertaining to the new project.
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