suru verb (special), transitive verb
Formal, often used in official or written contexts for attaching documents, seals, conditions, etc.
契約書に署名を付する。
Affix a signature to the contract.
申請書には
Attach the necessary documents to the application form.
suru verb (special), transitive verb
Used when handing over a matter to someone or treating something in a certain way; often in set phrases like 審議に付する (refer to committee).
この問題は委員会の審議に付する。
Refer this issue to the committee for deliberation.
重要な決定を彼の判断に付した。
Entrusted the important decision to his judgment.
suru verb (special), intransitive verb
follow the leader
Intransitive use; somewhat literary, meaning to follow someone's lead or example.
彼の意見に付する者が多かった。
Many followed his opinion.
suru verb (special), transitive verb
submit a document
Formal term for submitting documents, reports, or applications to an authority.
報告書を上司に付する。
Submit the report to the boss.