Being the legitimate property of someone, regardless of whether or not the thing is in the owner's possession.
To be a part of...
be owned by; be in the possession of; "This book belongs to me"
be classified with; "The whales belong among the mammals"
be suitable or acceptable; "This student somehow doesn't belong"
be in the right place or situation; "Where do these books belong?" "Let's put health care where it belongs--under the control of the government"; "Where do these books go?"
originate (in); "The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country"
be suitable or acceptable; "This student somehow doesn''t belong"
be in the right place or situation; "Where do these books belong?"; "Let''s put health care where it belongs--under the control of the government"; "Where do these books go?"
be owned by; be in the possession of
be a part or adjunct
be rightly classified in a class or category
be suitable or acceptable
be in the right place or situation
be a member, adherent, inhabitant, etc. (of a group, organization, or place)
