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appertain [ˌæpəˈteɪn] vb
(intr; usually foll by to) to belong (to) as a part, function, right, etc.; relate (to) or be connected (with) [from Old French apertenir to belong, from Late Latin appertinēre, from Latin ad- + pertinēre to pertain] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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| We will now proceed to make some general reflections upon the governments next in order, and also to consider each of them in particular; beginning with those principles which appertain to each: now there are three things in all states which a careful legislator ought well to consider, which are of great consequence to all, and which properly attended to the state must necessarily be happy; and according to the variation of which the one will differ from the other. If the circumstances of our country are such as to demand a compound instead of a simple, a confederate instead of a sole, government, the essential point which will remain to be adjusted will be to discriminate the OBJECTS, as far as it can be done, which shall appertain to the different provinces or departments of power; allowing to each the most ample authority for fulfilling the objects committed to its charge. And if ye appertain to me, still it is not as my right arm. |
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