Meaning of the word pertinence in English

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pertinence

US /ˈpɝː.t̬ən.əns/
UK /ˈpɜː.tɪ.nəns/

Noun

the quality of being relevant or appropriate to a particular matter

Example:
The lawyer questioned the pertinence of the new evidence.
Her comments lacked pertinence to the main discussion.
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